Neurosurgery patient information

Find out what to expect when you come to hospital for your appointment with our neurosurgery service.

Before your appointment

You are welcome to bring a relative, close friend or carer with you to your appointment.

Whether you need to bring anything or prepare for your appointment with us will depend on the type of appointment you are having. The hospital will let you know by telephone or letter about any special measures to take before your appointment.

Please bring the following if you can:

• Your full address and telephone number(s)
• Your appointment card and appointment letter
• Your GP’s name and address
• Money to pay for any prescriptions, or an exemption card
• A list of questions you may want to ask your consultant
• A list of medication

During your appointment

Our consultants and the staff strive to see patients at their appointed times. However, this sometimes is not possible due to complex cases that require extra consultation time.

Please note our hospitals are teaching hospitals, so medical students may be present for some appointments. If you do not wish to have them in the room please let the nurse or doctor know and the students will be asked to step outside.

During the appointment a consultant will take your medical history and carry out their expert assessment. They will then discuss the findings with you and order any tests and follow up appointments.

After your appointment

After your appointment you may either be given medication and discharged or referred for some tests and asked to come back for a follow-up appointment.

Patient information leaflets 

• SUBDURAL HAEMATOMA

Neuro-oncology

• Neurosurgery for brain tumours (adults)