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Patient Information Leaflets
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Mantoux test checklist
Mantoux (Tuberculin skin test) checklist: to check for exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
Manual removal of a PEG tube - aftercare advice
Gives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA)
We are really sorry that you have had a miscarriage. Hopefully, you have had information about the different treatments we can give you. One of these is called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA). This leaflet tells you about the benefits and risks of MVA and what to expect when you come to hospital.
Masako swallow base of tongue strengthening exercises
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the Masako swallowing exercise for rehabilitation
Mastectomy
Explains what will happen when you come into hospital for a breast removal operation
Mastoid surgery
Information about ear operations which include combined approach tympanoplasty, modified radical mastoidectomy and cortical mastoidectomy
Maternity Assessment Unit
This is where you will come for unscheduled visits with urgent pregnancy-related concerns (i.e. reduced movements, bleeding, urgent health worries), when you are in labour, or with immediate urgent postnatal concerns. Please contact the Triage line 0118 322 7304 for advice.
Measles
Explains what measles is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Mechanical or manual cervical traction patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during cervical (neck) traction treatment
Mechanical or manual lumbar traction patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during lumbar (back) traction treatment
Meckel's diverticulum scan as an outpatient (adults)
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation that is used to diagnose Meckel’s diverticulum - a pouch in the lower part of the small intestine
Meckel's diverticulum scan for children
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation that is used to diagnose Meckel’s diverticulum - a pouch in the lower part of the small intestine
Medical management of first trimester miscarriage
We are very sorry that you are experiencing a miscarriage. We hope this leaflet will answer some of the questions you may have about medical management of miscarriage.
Medical management of miscarriage: Patient instructions
We are very sorry that you are experiencing a miscarriage. We hope this leaflet will answer some of the questions you may have about medical management of miscarriage.
Melanoma appointment record
A record of follow-up appointments following treatment for skin cancer treatment
Melatonin for sleep problems in children
Explains how melatonin can be used for children experiencing problems with sleep, when other methods have failed
Melatonin sedative for ABR hearing testing
Advice for parents/carers before use of melatonin to help children fall asleep in order that their hearing can be tested using ABR (auditory brainstem response) testing
Memory problems
Information for patients with possible memory and thinking difficulties, and their family and carers
Mendelsohn laryngeal hold pharyngeal strengthening exercises
For patients experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the Mendelsohn laryngeal hold swallowing exercise for rehabilitation
Menieres Disease
Explains what Ménière’s disease (disorder of the inner ear) is and how it is treated.