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Patient Information Leaflets
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Advice following laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery
Advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy (gallstone removal)
Gives advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair
Gives advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following testicular surgery
Advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following varicose vein surgery
Advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice for people with diabetes having a gastroscopy or colonoscopy
Explains what adjustments (if any) are needed to your regular medication for people with diabetes having an endoscopic procedure
Anti-viral drugs for recurrent herpes - long term use (information for GPs)
Information for GPs on aciclovir (Zovirax) and the prodrugs famciclovir (Famvir) and valaciclovir (Valtrex)
Bisphosphonate treatment plan
Record for people starting a course of bisphosphonates - bone-strengthening treatments also used to prevent bone disease
Bladder scan (Neurology)
Information for Neurology patients attending hospital for a bladder ultrasound scan because of bladder problems or difficulties passing urine
Bronchoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following a bronchoscopy (an examination of your airways using a flexible tube)
Carer information and Carer Passport
Help and advice for carers of patients using the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Chemotherapy at the Rosemary Centre (West Berkshire Community Hospital)
Outlines the nurse-led Rosemary Centre Chemotherapy service based in the West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham
Chemotherapy infusion device
Explains about the part of your chemotherapy treatment that you will be receiving through an infusion device while you are at home
Coil fitting and removal - pain relief
Explains what pain relief is available, if you need it, before having a contraceptive coil fitted or removed
Coil string checking - Guide to checking your IUD or IUS is in place
Advice on checking the string on your IUD or IUS, to make sure the coil remains in the correct position
Colonoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following colonoscopy – an examination of your lower bowel
Colonoscopy explained
Tells you about having an investigation of your bowel - explains what is involved and what the possible risks are
Colonoscopy for bowel cancer screening
Explains what is involved in a bowel screening colonoscopy and what the possible risks are
Different ways to take the Combined Pill
Explains the different ways to take the combined contraceptive pill
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) Outpatient appointments
Outlines what to expect during your first outpatient appointment