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Patient Information Leaflets
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Ondansetron in pregnancy
This leaflet outlines the risks and benefits of using ondansetron in pregnancy for nausea and vomiting. It is adapted from information published by the UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS)
One anastamosis mini gastric bypass surgery (OAGB)
Explains what a ‘one anastamosis (mini) gastric bypass’ also known as OAGB surgery involves, including risks and benefits
One Stop Urology Clinic welcome
This leaflet explains what to expect on your first visit to the One Stop Urology Clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Operation under local anaesthetic
Information about surgery under a local anaesthetic - an injection which numbs a small part of your body
Opioid Therapy
Information for people being started on, or already taking, a medicine known as a strong opioid for pain relief.
Oral (mouth) biopsy
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Oral Food Challenge (OFC)
Explains what you need to know when your child is referred for an Oral Food Challenge (OFC)
Oral frictional hyperkeratosis (FK)
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Oral nutritional supplements
Advice on taking prescribed oral nutritional supplements
Oral stimulation and mouth care for people with swallowing difficulties
Useful information about mouth care and oral stimulation for people with dysphasia (swallowing difficulties) and their families and / or carers
Oral surgery (children)
Answers some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their mouth or dental operation
Oral thrush
Preventing and treating a fungal infection in the mouth
Orchidopexy (children)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you / your child may have about their operation to bring a testicle down into the scrotum
Ordering your Florey medication
Explains the best way to order and receive a long term course of medication from the Florey Clinic
Orthopaedic Outpatients (Fracture Clinic) self-initiated follow-up (SIFU)
What the Fracture Clinic Self-Initiated Follow-Up (SIFU) service is and how it can help you after you have been discharged from the Fracture Clinic
Osgood Schlatter's condition
Answers questions you may have about your child's Osgood Schlatter's condition - characterised by pain and /or a tender lump at the front of the shin bone, just below the kneecap
Osteoarthritis of the carpo metacarpal thumb joint
Advice on managing osteoarthritis of the carpo-metacarpal thumb joint (basal thumb arthritis) using non-surgical techniques
Osteoarthritis of the knee advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to help you manage your symptoms
Otitis externa
Treatment and prevention of otitis externa (infection of the ear canal)
Otovent use
Explains an alternative treatment option for glue ear