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These patient information leaflets are subject to an ongoing review process by Oxford University Hospitals.
Some leaflets may still include the former names 'Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust', 'Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust' or 'Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust'.
We are now Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Information for patients coming into hospital (pdf, 218 KB)
For inpatients and outpatients - view online or print at home (A4).
Sepsis: a guide for patients & relatives (pdf)
Comprehensive guide to sepsis - treatment, recovery and how to access support.
Our patient information leaflets are listed in alphabetical order by title. Click on a letter or use the search box below.
Some leaflets for services at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre can be found via their individual web pages. See other leaflets (NOC) for a list of these services.
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