Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Abdomino-perineal resection of the rectum (APER)
What happens during surgery to remove the rectum (the last part of the bowel before the back passage) and anal canal (back passage)
About Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
A brief summary of what psychosexual therapy entails
About the Discharge Lounge
Explains why you are leaving the ward and what you can expect while you wait in the Discharge Lounge to go home
Access to health records application form
Application form to complete for access to health records
Access to health records application form (LARGE PRINT)
Large print version of form to complete to apply for access to health records
Accessory navicular (extra foot bone)
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about accessory navicular and its treatment
Accessory navicular surgery
Answers some questions about treatment for accessory navicular - extra bone which is found next to one of the bones on the inside of the foot
Achilles tendon rupture conservative (non-operative) management
Explains what non-operative (conservative) treatment of a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon involves
Acquired ptosis
Information for patients with acquired ptosis and explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Acromegaly
For patients diagnosed with acromegaly - explaining what having the condition entails and how it can be treated
Acromio clavicular joint injury discharge advice
How to best care for your clavicle and shoulder while it heals
Active cycle of breathing technique for children
This leaflet is for the parents/carers of children who have difficulty clearing secretions (phlegm). It explains about the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) and how best to introduce it and use it with small children.
Active surveillance 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.
Acute Medical Unit / Higher Monitoring Unit
What to expect if you or your relative is admitted to either Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or Higher Monitoring Unit (HMU)
Acute meniscal tears - Non-operative management
Advice and exercises to patients who have been diagnosed with an acute meniscal tear in the knee joint
Acute otitis media
Causes and treatment of otitis media (infection of the middle ear)
Acute torticollis (wry neck)
Explains how this condition is managed
Adapted footwear
Gives advice to patients who require their own footwear to be adapted
Addison's Disease
For patients diagnosed with Addison’s Disease - explains its causes and treatment and gives advice on what to do when you are unwell
Adelaide Ward Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help during your stay on Adelaide Ward