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Patient Information Leaflets
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Rheumatology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Rheumatology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Rheumatology physiotherapy exercises
Exercises to help with stiffness and weakness for patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line
Explains how the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line works and what you can expect if you use it
Rib fractures discharge advice
Information about your rib injury and on managing it during your recovery
RICE - Care of bumps bruises, sprains and strains
Outlines the routine care of many injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE)
RIG tube removal and balloon gastrostomy insertion - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following removal of a RIG tube and a balloon gastrostomy tube insertion
Right hemicolectomy
What happens during an operation to remove the right side of your colon
Ring pessary change
Vaginal ring pessaries are a common, safe treatment for women with prolapse of vaginal wall or the uterus, (womb). This leaflet explains what happens in the ring pessary clinic.
Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium / Actonel) drug treatment for osteoporosis
Explains about Risedronate treatment for osteoporosis, including how it works, how to take it and any risks and benefits
Rivaroxaban to prevent blood clots
Explains about rivaroxaban, what it is for and how to use it
Road to radiotherapy
Information to inform and support you through radiotherapy treatment at the Berkshire Cancer Centre
Robot-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
British Orthopaedic Association: A Patient’ s Guide to Robot-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Robotic aquablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Outlines what an enlarged prostate is, what you can expect if you opt for Aquablation procedure plus other treatment options available
Robotic assisted laparoscopic (keyhole) radical prostatectomy
Information for patients on the enhanced recovery programme having keyhole prostate removal
Rotator cuff repair advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your shoulder operation
Rotator cuff repair surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Round ligament pain in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet explains what round ligament pain in and gives advice to help manage and treat the symptoms.
Routine pregnancy testing for young women
Explains why all female patients who are 12 years old or above have a routine pregnancy test before some procedures
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass RYGB) surgery
Information about Roux-en-Y gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists - Patient information translations
This link takes you to the RCOG website page where you can look for information published by them on various pregnancy and gynaecology related conditions which have been translated into different languages.