Lung Optimum Pathway (LOP)
Why you are being referred onto the Lung Pathway, and what this will involve
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Number of people in A&E department
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Lung perfusion scan (Q Scan) for pregnant women
A Q scan is a Nuclear Medicine test that looks at your lungs and how they are working. It is used to detect a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a blockage of one of the arteries in the lung caused by a blood clot. It can be one of the causes of chest pain or shortness of breath. During pregnancy, this condition is more likely to occur although still very rare.
Read moreLymph node surgery for cancer of the penis - Preventing lymphoedema
Aims to answer some of the questions that you may have about the risks of developing lymphoedema after surgery to your lymph nodes
Read moreLymphoma monitoring pathway
Explains how the monitoring pathway works and has useful information and contact details for patients diagnosed with lymphoma
Read moreMacular hole surgery
Information to answer some of your questions about macular holes and surgery to repair them
Read moreMacular Service Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Read moreMaking mealtimes fun
mealtime advice and tips for parents and carers of children with eating and feeding problems
Read moreMale factor sub fertility
This information explains the tests which may be carried out to explore the underlying causes of male factor sub-fertility (low sperm count known as oligospermia).
Read moreMale Fertility Clinic (Urology)
This leaflet is for men referred to the Male Fertility Clinic with infertility or subfertility issues and outlines what to expect next
Read moreMale sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence
Your urologist has recommended male sling surgery to treat your urinary incontinence. This leaflet outlines what the surgery involves, including its benefits and risks.
Read moreMallet finger injury discharge advice
Explains what a mallet finger injury is and how to best care for your finger while it heals
Read moreMammogram
What happens during a mammogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreManaging activities of daily living with one hand following an injury
Provides practical advice and techniques to manage everyday activities following upper limb injury to hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder immobilisation or surgery
Read moreManaging everyday activities one-handed after a visit to A&E
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home while you are not able to use one arm / hand due to your fracture or injury
Read moreManaging wind (flatus incontinence)
Outlines some possible causes of excessive flatus (wind) and gives advice on minimising and managing it
Read moreManaging your pain after an operation in the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU)
Information about treating your pain after your operation on the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU)
Read moreManipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) and arthroscopic capsular release (ACR) surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreMantoux test
Information for people having a Mantoux test (Tuberculin skin test) – a screening tool for tuberculosis (TB)
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Mantoux (Tuberculin skin test) checklist: to check for exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
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