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Patient Information Leaflets
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Metatarsal and foot fractures discharge advice
Exercises for flexibility and strength, as well as information on what to expect as your fracture repairs
Metatarsus adductus (inward turning foot)
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about metatarsus adductus and its treatment
Metformin for PCOS (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women who are considering taking Metformin for the treatment of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (Fertility clinic patients)
This leaflet provides information on PCOS and treatment using Metformin for patients under the care of the Fertility Clinic.
Metformin use in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women with diabetes who have been started on Metformin tablets. It explains how the medication works, the side effects of the medication, how to take the medication and how to increase the dose gradually to minimise the side effects.
Methotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Explains about a drug called Methotrexate, used to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Explains what MRSA is, how we test for it and how it is managed / treated
Meticillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) screening
Explains how and why we screen for Meticillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Microdiscectomy advice and exercises
Information to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your spinal operation
Micturating cystogram (adults)
What happens during a micturating cystogram (examination of the bladder and urethra) in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Micturating cystogram (children)
Explains what happens during a micturating cystogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Mid to late pregnancy loss on Delivery Suite
The purpose of this leaflet is to guide you through the initial arrangements for being admitted to deliver your baby.
Midline catheter insertion
What a midline catheter is, why they are used and what is involved when you have one placed
Midline catheter insertion patient consent
Benefits, risks and alternatives to a midline catheter insertion
Midwifery services in West Berkshire
Information on how to access midwifery services at RBH if you live in the West Berkshire area.
Migraine associated dizziness
Explains what migraine associated dizziness is and how it is treated or managed
Mild hearing loss (children)
Tells you about what mild hearing loss means and what help is available
Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients
Outlines how Mindfulness can be a useful tool for coping with stress and what our four-week Mindfulness course can offer for people with MS
Mindfulness self-touch
Explains how to practice mindful masturbation or self touch
Minor burns care (adults and children)
Aims to help you and/or your relative look after your burn injury following discharge from the Emergency Department (A&E)