Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Recurrent miscarriage information
Iformation for women and couples who have had three or more miscarriages. It is based on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guideline ‘The Management of Recurrent Miscarriage’.
Redlands Orthopaedic Centre amenity rooms
Information if you wish to pay for some extra privacy in an amenity room (subject to availability) after elective orthopaedic surgery
Reduced fetal movements - Kicks Count information
This is a link to the Kicks Count campaign leaflet in a selection of different languages, scroll down the page to find the translation you require.
Reduced hand function - practical suggestions and tips
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home if you have reduced grip or dexterity
Reducing acute swelling in arthritis
Advice on reducing the acute swelling of joints experienced by patients with arthritis
Reducing chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Advice on reducing chronic (long term) inflammation of joints experienced by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Reducing or pausing medication immediately before surgery
Signposts people coming in for planned surgery to information about some medications that may need to be reduced or paused before the operation and what to do
Reducing the risk of dementia
Information for people in mid-life - suggests ways you may be able to reduce the risk of developing dementia in later life
Reducing the risk of lymphoedema after axillary lymph node surgery
For patients having under arm lymph node surgery for breast or skin cancer and explains how you can reduce the risk of developing lymphoedema immediately after surgery and long-term
Reducing vocal tension using humming exercises and lip trills
Explains exercises that may be given to you by a speech and language therapist if you are experiencing dysphonia (voice difficulties)
Registering with a GP
This Emergency Department leaflet explains how to register with a GP and where else to find medical help
Reinke's oedema
Explains what Reinke’s oedema (a swelling of the vocal folds) is and how it can be managed
Relationships and sex after stroke
Provides information to patients about physical difficulties, relationship changes and changes in self-image following a stroke
Relaxation
Explains how relaxation can help you manage your heart condition
Relaxing your pelvic floor muscles: Physio advice
This leaflet gives advice and exercises to help you contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles
Remifentanil patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
This leaflet is for pregnant women who would like an alternative form of pain relief to an epidural. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your midwife or doctor.
Removing your child's cannula
Instructions explain how to safely remove a cannula used to give your child medication or fluids
Removing your child's K-wires in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department
Uutlines what to expect when you attend the Orthopaedic Outpatient (Fracture) Clinic to have your child’s “K” wires removed
Renal Remote Monitoring
Explains how Renal Remote Monitoring can help you manage your kidney condition
Renal social workers
Who they are and what they do plus how to contact them