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Patient Information Leaflets
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Pulmonary rehabilitation exercises
Exercise programme for people with chronic respiratory conditions
Pulmonary TB and your treatment
Information for people diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
Pulse Oximetry Screening: Parent information
This is for all parents of newborns to explain the process of pulse oximetry screening tests.
Pulsed radiofrequency of a cervical nerve root
Outlines what to expect during pulsed radiofrequency of a cervical nerve root treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Pulsed radiofrequency of a lumbar nerve root
Outlines what to expect during pulsed radiofrequency of a lumbar nerve root treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Pulsed radiofrequency of a thoracic nerve root
Outlines what to expect during pulsed radiofrequency of a thoracic nerve root treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Pulsed shortwave therapy patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during pulsed shortwave therapy - application of high frequency electromagnetic energy to the body to reduce pain and swelling
Pump therapy for planned admission to hospital
Advice for people on insulin pump therapy who are coming into hospital for surgery, investigative and therapeutic procedures, antenatal care or management of labour
Pupil dilation for cataract surgery
Explains why and how we dilate your pupils (make them larger) in readiness for cataract surgery
Qutenza patch
Information for patients being prescribed a Qutenza patch to manage pain
Radial head or neck fracture discharge advice
How to best care for your elbow while it heals
Radiation risks from common X-ray examinations
Outlines the Trust's legal obligation to inform you of the small risk from X-rays
Radical prostatectomy patient plan
This folder provides you with information regarding your diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up, as well as contact details and information regarding the team involved in your care.
Radioactive iodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer
Outlines what happens during radioiodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer, including risks and complications, how to prepare, precautions and aftercare advice
Radiofrequency ablation of a kidney tumour aftercare advice
Advice following treatment of a kidney tumour by inserting a needle under ultrasound guidance and destroy tissue using heat
Radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism
Explains what radioiodine treatment entails for the treatment of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Radiological procedures under sedation
What to expect when you have sedation for a procedure in Radiology
Radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG tube) aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure to insert a feeding tube (gastrostomy) through the abdominal wall into the stomach using X-ray guidance
Radiology examination results
Explains the process of getting your results following an examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Radiology Team
Information to help distinguish between the different staff members you may meet at your appointment and to understand their role in your care