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Patient Information Leaflets
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Non-Pulmonary TB and your treatment
Information for people diagnosed with non-pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)
Information for people diagnosed with a Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria - a group of bacteria found throughout the environment
Norovirus (Winter vomiting)
Explains what Norovirus is, how it is spread and how it can be managed
Nose drops - How to use them
Instructions for patients prescribed nose drops to treat or manage a condition
Nourishing drinks
High-calorie recipes to help those with a poor appetite
Novasure patient risks and considerations
All treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding have benefits, warnings, precautions, and risks. Before making a final decision, you should discuss these with your doctor.
Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging information for carers
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
Nuclear Medicine therapeutic imaging information for carers
Explains what the radiation risk is of accompanying a patient during a Nuclear Medicine therapeutic procedure in order to provide physical or emotional support
Nurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
What happens in the virtual clinic for patients with a thyroid condition called Graves Disease
Obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS)
Information, advice and exercises about ODS – also called anismus, dyssynergic defaecation, pelvic floor dyssynergia or anorectal dysmotility
Occupational Therapy in the Emergency Department (A&E)
Explains how the Occupational Therapy Service can help you to return home safely after your visit to the Emergency Department
Octenisan & Bactroban decolonisation therapy
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Bactroban ointment, for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure
Octenisan & Naseptin decolonisation therapy
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment, for patients coming in for an operation or procedure
Octreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
Oesophageal cancer treatment options
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus (gullet)
Oesophageal cancer: Having a stent to help with swallowing
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus
Oesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Oesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Oesophageal manometry tests
Explains what happens during an oesophageal manometry test and how to prepare for it
Oesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage