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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Gynaecological radiotherapy - what to expect afterwards
What to expect after you have completed your radiotherapy treatment
Gynaecology minor operations clinic
The doctor has asked you to come to the gynaecology minor operations (ops) clinic. This leaflet tells you what to expect during your appointment.
Gynaecology: Patient initiated follow up (PIFU)
This leaflet explains what the Gynaecology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service for patients with heavy menstrual bleeding is and how it can help you manage your condition.
Hadfield's procedure
Explains what happens during a breast operation to disconnect and remove part of (i.e. biopsy) the major nipple ducts
Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Outlines the role of the Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, and how they can support you and your family throughout your treatment
Haematology multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Outlines the multi-disciplinary team looking after you, their roles and how they can support you
Haematology Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Information about the haematology outpatient clinics, outpatient day unit and the inpatient ward
Haemodialysis tunnelled catheter removal
Explains why and how your haemodialysis tunnelled catheter needs to be removed
Haemorrhoid (piles) outpatient treatment options
Outlines outpatient treatment options for haemorrhoids
Hair Advisory Clinic
How the Hair Advisory Clinic can support you if you are suffering from hair loss
Hallucinations
Explains why patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may have hallucinations (nightmares, delusions, fantasies)
Hamstring tears and repair surgery
An operation to repair damage to the hamstring muscles - outlining what surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Hand and wrist osteoarthritis (OA)
For patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis and outlines suitable exercises to reduce stiffness and improve strength
Hand fracture (minor) discharge advice
Advice following discharge from hospital with a minor hand fracture
Hand hygiene for patients and visitors
Explains why hand hygiene is so important in preventing the spread of infection and gives advice on how to wash your hands properly
Hand injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a hand injury
Hand passive range of movement exercises
Exercises for patients with rheumatoid arthritis - to improve the movement of the finger joints and knuckles
Have you considered having a home birth?
Information on having a home birth.
Having a baby over the age of forty
Information if you are having a baby or thinking of having a baby and are 40 years of age or over.
Having a booked elective caesarean birth
This information has been provided to answer your queries and reduce any worries you may have. It also explains the concept of enhanced recovery after Caesarean birth – helping you to recover quickly and get back to normal daily activities sooner.