Patient Information Leaflets
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Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) surgery
Outlines surgery offered for acid reflux disease (GORD), as well as the related complications and side effects of surgery
Read moreGastro oesophageal reflux in children
General information and advice for parents and carers
Read moreGastroenteritis in children
Explains what the condition is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Read moreGastroenterology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)
Explains what the Gastroenterology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) and colonoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend for two separate procedures to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the large bowel at a single appointment
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend Endoscopy for two separate investigations to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the left hand side of your bowel at a single appointment
Read moreGastroscopy (OGD) explained
Information about a gastroscopy – aka oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy - explains what is involved and what the possible risks are
Read moreGastroscopy with sedation aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach - with sedation
Read moreGastroscopy with stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach with a stent inserted
Read moreGastroscopy with throat spray aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach
Read moreGeneral anaesthetic on Delivery suite
This leaflet is for women who are having, or have had, a general anaesthetic on the Delivery Suite either planned or as an emergency and aims to explain general anaesthetics.
Read moreGeneral Surgical Unit discharge
Aims to answer your questions about leaving the General Surgical Unit (GSU)
Read moreGenetic testing for hereditary cancer
Explains why a clinician has recommended you have genetic testing because they suspect your cancer could have been caused by a genetic mutation (harmful change) or that you may be at risk of developing a further cancer due to a genetic mutation
Read moreGenital herpes in pregnancy: RCOG information
This information is for you if you are pregnant and want to know about genital herpes and pregnancy. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Read moreGeographic tongue
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Read moreGestational diabetes: RCOG information
This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational diabetes. The link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website where the information is also available in other languages.
Read moreGetting back to normal
Tips on how to take an active part in your rehabilitation and will help to reduce the risk of falls, blood clots, infections and / or pressure ulcers
Read moreGetting involved with a loved one's care (Leading Together Programme)
Explains how you can offer support alongside the ward nursing team, in the best way possible for you and the patient
Read moreGetting ready for elective (planned) surgery (not hip)
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) operation
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