Nose drops - How to use them
Instructions for patients prescribed nose drops to treat or manage a condition
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Patient Information Leaflets
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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.
Read moreNuchal translucency (NT) 3.5mm or over
We have given you this leaflet because your baby’s nuchal translucency (NT) is 3.5 millimetres (mm) or more. We hope that this leaflet will answer some of your questions. We will offer you an appointment with a specialist doctor or midwife to discuss what this NT measurement might mean for your baby.
Read moreNuclear 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
Read moreNuclear 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
Read moreNurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
What happens in the virtual clinic for patients with a thyroid condition called Graves Disease
Read moreNutrition for improving muscle strength
Explains how to improve your nutritional intake in order to maintain or build strength, improve mobility, or to support your recovery, e.g. after a fall or fracture
Read moreObstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS)
Information, advice and exercises about ODS – also called anismus, dyssynergic defaecation, pelvic floor dyssynergia or anorectal dysmotility
Read moreObstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and surgery
Information for patients who have known obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and are having an operation
Read moreOccupational 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
Read moreOctenisan & 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
Read moreOctreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
Read moreOesophageal cancer treatment options
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a suspected cancer of the oesophagus (gullet)
Read moreOesophageal 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
Read moreOesophageal dilatation
A procedure to stretch the gullet to allow you to eat and drink better
Read moreOesophageal dilatation aftercare advice
Advice following an oesophageal dilatation– a stretch of your gullet
Read moreOesophageal manometry tests
Explains what happens during an oesophageal manometry test and how to prepare for it
Read moreOesophageal stent
Procedure to insert a metal mesh hollow tube into the oesophagus called a stent - to help to hold open any narrowing or blockage
Read moreOesophageal stent: Dietary advice following insertion of a stent
Information on what an oesophageal stent is, why you may need one, and what diet you will need to follow after the stent is placed
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