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Patient Information Leaflets
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Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging information for carers
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
Nuclear Medicine therapeutic imaging information for carers
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine therapeutic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
Nurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
What happens in the virtual clinic for patients with a thyroid condition called Graves Disease
Obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS)
Information, advice and exercises about ODS – also called anismus, dyssynergic defaecation, pelvic floor dyssynergia or anorectal dysmotility
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and surgery
Information for patients who have known obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and are having an operation
Occupational Therapy in the Emergency Department (A&E)
Explains how the Occupational Therapy Service can help you to return home safely after your visit to the Emergency Department
Octenisan & Bactroban decolonisation therapy
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Bactroban ointment, for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure
Octenisan & Naseptin decolonisation therapy
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment, for patients coming in for an operation or procedure
Octreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
Oesophageal cancer treatment options
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus (gullet)
Oesophageal cancer: Having a stent to help with swallowing
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus
Oesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Oesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Oesophageal emptying study as an outpatient
Test to evaluate oesophageal emptying, reflux or hold up with the passage of food to the stomach
Oesophageal manometry tests
Explains what happens during an oesophageal manometry test and how to prepare for it
Oesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Oesophageal stent: Dietary advice following insertion of a stent
Information on what an oesophageal stent is, why you may need one, and what diet you will need to follow after the stent is placed
Oesophageal variceal banding
Treatment for swollen veins in your gullet
Oesophagectomy dietary advice
Advice on managing your diet following surgery on your oesophagus (gullet)
Older adults in Clinical Research studies
Explains what research is, the importance of research in older adults and how you or your relative can get involved