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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Renal Team contact details
Telephone numbers and email addresses for the Renal Team
Renal Virtual Telephone Clinic
Explains how the Renal Virtual Telephone Clinic works
Renogram scan as an outpatient
A scan of your kidneys to see how well each kidney is working, and whether urine from the kidneys passes down into the bladder without obstruction
Renogram scan for children
A nuclear medicine scan of the kidneys to see how well each kidney is working, and whether urine passes from the kidneys down to the bladder without obstruction
Requesting same sex health care professionals
This leaflet outlines the Trust’s response to requests for treatment by a member of the patient’s own gender.
Respiratory Physiotherapy Team
Explains who the Respiratory Physiotherapists are and how they can help you
Retained placenta: Manual removal
This leaflet explains what is meant by a retained placenta, what it means for you, and how it affects your care after giving birth.
Retained Placenta: Previous manual removal
This leaflet is for anyone who has experienced a retained placenta which needed an operation following birth and is now pregnant again. We will talk about the possibility of it happening again and your birth choices.
Retinal detachment surgery
Explains what retinal detachment is and what treatment is available
Retinal detachment surgery with posturing required
Advice on posturing after surgery for patients who have undergone retinal surgery
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Explains what RVO is and how it is treated, including the risks and benefits
Return of tissue in formaldehyde
Advice about handling tissue that has been preserved in formaldehyde.
Returning to fitness after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed for all women or birthing people, whether you have given birth vaginally or by Caesarean birth.
Returning to running after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises for women wishing to return to running after having a baby.
Returning to work after a stroke
Provides general advice and tips on returning to work following a stroke
Reverse Geometry Shoulder Replacement Apr23
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Revision total hip replacement advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had revision total hip replacement (whole or partial replacement of hip joint components) - is designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Revision Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Getting ready for your operation
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) hip operation
Rezum for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Aims to answer any questions you may have with regards to your enlarged prostate and the Rezūm procedure that is being offered to you
Rheumatology medication - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers some of the most asked questions from patients taking medication for their rheumatology conditions