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Patient Information Leaflets
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Pain relief in adults
Information on acute pain relief in adults
Pain relief in labour
This leaflet will give you some basic information about the various methods of pain management available should you need them.
Pain relief on leaving hospital after orthopaedic surgery
Information and advice for patients started on pain relieving medication after orthopaedic surgery
Painkillers and driving
Gives advice on driving safely for patients regularly taking strong painkillers and sedative medication to control pain and symptoms
Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)
Dietary advice for people diagnosed with conditions of the pancreas - information to help you manage your eating and pancreatic enzymes
Panproctocolectomy
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation to remove the colon, the rectum (the last part of the bowel before the back passage) and anal canal (back passage)
Parathyroid scan as an outpatient
A scan used to look at possible problems involving the parathyroid gland(s)
Parathyroidectomy
Explains what happens when you come to the hospital for a parathyroidectomy operation - a procedure in which one, or up to four, parathyroid glands are removed
Parenteral nutrition
Information for patients, relatives and carers on parenteral nutrition - giving of nutrients (nourishment needed for growth and staying alive) into a vein rather than using the mouth or stomach.
Parents guide to expressing milk
This leaflet is for the parents and carers of babies on Buscot Ward and explains how new mothers can express colostrum and milk for their babies.
Parents’ guide to helping reduce noise in Buscot nurseries
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies in the nurseries on Buscot and outlines why it is important to protect your baby’s hearing.
Parkinson's - Coming into hospital guide
Information for patients with Parkinson’s who are coming into hospital for surgery or overnight treatment
Parkinson's - How to access your local PD nurse service
Explains how to access your local Parkinson’s nurse specialist (CNS) in the Berkshire West area as well as providing other useful local contacts
Partial breast reconstruction using LICAP and LTAP flap techniques
Information on partial breast reconstruction techniques following wide local excision (lumpectomy), what happens during the operation and outlining the benefits, alternatives and risks of surgery
Patching treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye)
Information for parents/carers of children recommended to use a patch to improve their vision and correct amblyopia (a lazy eye)
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
The first point of contact for any help you might need, as a patient, carer or visitor attending the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) - Easy Read version
PALS can help you with questions you have about your care at the hospital.
Pelvic floor awareness for men
Explains how pelvic floor exercises can strengthen and help improve control to the genital area
Pelvic floor awareness for women
Explains how pelvic floor exercises can strengthen, relax and help improve blood flow to the vaginal area
Pelvic floor muscle exercises: Physio advice
This leaflet outlines exercises you can do to help your symptoms of urinary urgency, urge incontinence, frequency, or symptoms of prolapse.