Apicectomy
Operation to get rid of an infection in the root of a tooth by removing the nerve of the tooth and placing a root filling
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Number of people in A&E department
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:07
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Appendicectomy aftercare advice (children)
Advice for parents and carers following their child's appendix operation
Read moreAppropriate use of recording devices in the hospital
Clarifies dos and don'ts around filming or recording certain aspects of your care throughout your surgical journey, while maintaining safety and privacy for all parties involved.
Read moreApraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia)
Explains what apraxia of speech is, how it may affect you, and what help and support is available for patients with apraxia
Read moreAquacel surgical dressing following hip surgery
How the dressing works, how to care for it and when to have it changed following orthopaedic surgery
Read moreAquacel surgical dressing following knee surgery
How the dressing works, how to care for it and when to have it changed following orthopaedic surgery
Read moreArcuate keratotomy surgery
Information about AK surgery - creation of a pair of curved, partial thickness cuts in the cornea to balance the corneal shape and reduce astigmatism
Read moreAre we expecting you? Emergency Department (A&E) advice
Information for ‘expected’ patients visiting the Emergency Department (A&E) - explains what that means and what happens next
Read moreArgon plasma coagulation (APC)
A heat treatment to seal bleeding vessels or destroy abnormal areas or tumour tissue in the lining of the gut.
Read moreArterial embolisation of uterine fibroids
Explains why this procedure is performed, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Read moreArterio venous (AV) fistula
Information to help you understand what a fistula is, how it is used and how to care for your fistula after it has been created for haemodialysis
Read moreArthroscopic (keyhole) or open anterior stabilisation advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the front (anterior)
Read moreArthroscopic (keyhole) or open posterior stabilisation advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the back (posterior)
Read moreArthroscopic capsular release (ACR) / Hydrodilatation / Manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following ACR / hydrodilatation /MUA surgery for frozen shoulder
Read moreArthroscopic subacromial decompression
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your operation, including acromioclavicular joint excision, excision calcific deposit and long head of biceps tenotomy
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Advice and exercises following shoulder surgery
Read moreArtificial eye care
Information for patients who have been fitted with an artificial eye - gives advice on how to care for the eye
Read moreArtificial urinary sphincter surgery
Information about artificial urinary sphincter surgery to treat your urinary incontinence
Read moreAssessment in the Virtual Fracture Clinic
Explains how Virtual Fracture Clinic appointments work
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