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Patient Information Leaflets
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Mental Capacity Act 2005
For relatives, carers and healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of individuals who lack mental capacity and who may need to assist or take part in decision-making for those individuals
Mental Health Units Use off Force Act 2005 (Seni's Law)
Managing patients who, due to their mental health condition, become disturbed and may be a risk to themselves or to other patients and staff.
Meralgia paraesthetica in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you are experiencing pain or numbness on the outside of your thigh during pregnancy. If you have any questions, please speak to your physiotherapist.
Messy food play
Advice for parents and carers on introducing and progressing different textures for children with food issues
Metatarsal and foot fractures discharge advice
Exercises for flexibility and strength, as well as information on what to expect as your fracture repairs
Metatarsus adductus (inward turning foot)
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about metatarsus adductus and its treatment
Metformin for PCOS (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women who are considering taking Metformin for the treatment of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (Fertility clinic patients)
This leaflet provides information on PCOS and treatment using Metformin for patients under the care of the Fertility Clinic.
Metformin use in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women with diabetes who have been started on Metformin tablets. It explains how the medication works, the side effects of the medication, how to take the medication and how to increase the dose gradually to minimise the side effects.
Methotrexate Apr23
Medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Methotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Explains about a drug called Methotrexate, used to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Explains what MRSA is, how we test for it and how it is managed / treated
Meticillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) screening
Explains how and why we screen for Meticillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Microdiscectomy advice and exercises
Information to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your spinal operation
Micturating cystogram (adults)
What happens during a micturating cystogram (examination of the bladder and urethra) in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Micturating cystogram (children)
Explains what happens during a micturating cystogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Mid to late pregnancy loss on Delivery Suite
The purpose of this leaflet is to guide you through the initial arrangements for being admitted to deliver your baby.
Midline catheter insertion
What a midline catheter is, why they are used and what is involved when you have one placed
Midline catheter insertion patient consent
Benefits, risks and alternatives to a midline catheter insertion
Midwifery services in West Berkshire
Information on how to access midwifery services at RBH if you live in the West Berkshire area.