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Patient Information Leaflets
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Grommet aftercare information for GPs
Details ongoing management of children who have had grommets inserted for glue ear
Grommet insertion (children)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their operation to insert a tiny tube to drain fluid from the middle ear
Grommet insertion aftercare (ENT and Children's Audiology)
Aftercare advice following insertion of grommets to treat glue ear or persistent ear infections in a child
Grounding techniques to help with anxiety
Explains grounding techniques to help with anxiety in patients with breathing pattern disorders – such as hyperventilation (overbreathing) or dysfunctional breathing
Group B Strep and pregnancy
The information link is for you, a friend or a relative who is expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant or has recently had a baby. It directs you to the Group B Strep Support website.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies: RCOG information
This information is for you if you (or a friend or relative) are expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant, or have recently had a baby. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Growing pains
Answers questions you may have about your child's aches and pains (growing pains) aka idiopathic (of unknown cause) benign (harmless) nocturnal (night time) limb pains
Guidelines for the use of Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Guidelines for the use of cervical collars
Advice on how and when to use your prescribed collar and how to care for it
Guidelines for the use of children's Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Gives advice to parents and carers of children who require an AFO orthotic device to hold their foot and ankle in a corrected position
Guidelines for the use of compression stockings or hosiery
Advice for patients who have been supplied with compression hosiery to use during the day
Guidelines for the use of corsets
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a corset from the Orthotics Department
Guidelines for the use of Functional Foot Orthoses (FFO) Insoles
Answers some of the questions you may have about the use of your functional foot orthoses, more commonly known as insoles
Guidelines for the use of Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
Gives advice to patients who require an KAFO orthotic device to hold their knee, foot and ankle in a corrected position
Guidelines for the use of protective helmets
Advice for patients and carers who have been supplied with a helmet from the Orthotics Department
Guidelines for the use of spinal braces
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a spinal brace (sometimes referred to as a TLSO) from the Orthotics Department
Guidelines for the use of trusses
Gives advice to patients who have been supplied with a truss from the Orthotics Department
Gynaecological cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Information about the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) involved in your care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Gynaecological radiotherapy - what to expect afterwards
What to expect after you have completed your radiotherapy treatment
Gynaecology minor operations clinic
The doctor has asked you to come to the gynaecology minor operations (ops) clinic. This leaflet tells you what to expect during your appointment.