Patient resources
Practical information to help you prepare for appointments and understand your care.
Preparing for your first consultation
Bring previous reports, discharge summaries, ECGs, imaging CDs and a list of all medicines with doses.
When to seek emergency care
Chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, breathlessness at rest, fainting, or sudden weakness need emergency care — call 112.
Understanding your test reports
Ask your doctor to explain any result you are unsure about. Do not stop or change medicines based on a report alone.
Looking for information about a specific condition? Visit our conditions directory or the health library.