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Patient Information Leaflets
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Minor ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery
Outlines what to expect before, during and after your operation
Minor oral surgery (adults)
Explains what to expect before, during and after surgery and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Minor oral surgery procedures under local anaesthetic - aftercare advice
Aftercare instructions to help prevent bleeding and infection after surgery
Minor plastic surgery aftercare advice
Information and advice following your minor plastic or reconstructive surgery
Mirena coil fitting
Mirena® is the trade name for a small plastic T-shaped device containing a progestogen hormone (levonorgestrel). It is fitted into the womb where it releases the hormone slowly over a period of five years. This leaflet explains how it works, how it is inserted and the risks and benefits of using it.
Modifying fibre in your diet
How modifying the amount of fibre you eat can help to improve some symptoms of certain bowel conditions
Monitoring your babys heartbeat in labour
This leaflet is for pregnant women and birthing people who want a vaginal birth. It explains why it is necessary to monitor your baby’s heartbeat in labour and what methods can be used. It also explains what might happen if there are concerns about your baby’s heartbeat or if there is meconium in your amniotic fluid (waters).
Mortimer Ward welcome
Ward routines, facilities and contact details
Morton's neuroma surgery
Information to outline the treatment options for Morton’s neuroma (condition of the toes)
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) clinical nurse specialist
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about the role of the clinical nurse specialist for motor neurone disease (MND)
Mouth care for patients (general)
Provides useful information on general mouth care for patients, staff and carers
Mouth care for people with dementia
Useful information about mouth care and is aimed at staff and carers working with people with dementia
Mouth care for people with swallowing difficulties
Useful information about mouth care for people with swallowing difficulties and their families and carers
Mouth ulcers
Management / treatment of minor and major aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers)
Mouth-sinus communications: Lessening the risks
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
MRI enterography
What to expect during a test that uses an MRI scanner to produce images of the small bowel.
MRI or CT scan for children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their scan.
MRI scan (adults)
What to expect during an MRI scan
MRI scan (Audiology)
Information for patients referred for an MRI scan by the Audiology Department
MRSA and young children / babies
For parents /carers of babies admitted to the Neonatal Unit of the Royal Berkshire hospital - explains how we test for MRSA, and what happens if your baby is diagnosed with it