407841 Splenectomy: information for patients and patient card

The splenectomy information leaflet contains information for patients about the surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy), the purpose of the spleen and precautions patients should take if they have undergone a splenectomy. The related patient card is

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.Gov related article:
https://www.gov.uk­/government­/publications­/splenectomy-leaflet-and-card
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407841
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Guide for use

Guidance:
The splenectomy leaflet and patient card are for patients to carry to show that they have no functioning spleen in the event of an accident or emergency or to show when having treatment in primary care.
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