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Patient Information Leaflets
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Male 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)
Read moreMantoux test checklist
Mantoux (Tuberculin skin test) checklist: to check for exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
Read moreManual removal of a PEG tube - aftercare advice
Gives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
Read moreManual vacuum aspiration (MVA)
We are really sorry that you have had a miscarriage. Hopefully, you have had information about the different treatments we can give you. One of these is called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA). This leaflet tells you about the benefits and risks of MVA and what to expect when you come to hospital.
Read moreMasako swallow base of tongue strengthening exercises
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the Masako swallowing exercise for rehabilitation
Read moreMastectomy
Explains what will happen when you come into hospital for a breast removal operation
Read moreMastoid surgery
Information about ear operations which include combined approach tympanoplasty, modified radical mastoidectomy and cortical mastoidectomy
Read moreMaternity Assessment Unit
This is where you will come for unscheduled visits with urgent pregnancy-related concerns (i.e. reduced movements, bleeding, urgent health worries), when you are in labour, or with immediate urgent postnatal concerns. Please contact the Triage line 0118 322 7304 for advice.
Read moreMeasles
Explains what measles is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Read moreMechanical or manual cervical traction patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during cervical (neck) traction treatment
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