Menieres Disease
Explains what Ménière’s disease (disorder of the inner ear) is and how it is treated.
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People
Number of people in A&E department
1:08
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
1:42
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Average time in the department
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
Read moreMental 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.
Read moreMeralgia 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.
Read moreMessy food play
Advice for parents and carers on introducing and progressing different textures for children with food issues
Read moreMetabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)
Healthy lifestyle advice - signposts to useful information to help manage MAFLD – a long-lasting liver condition caused by having too much fat in the liver
Read moreMetatarsal and foot fractures discharge advice
Exercises for flexibility and strength, as well as information on what to expect as your fracture repairs
Read moreMetatarsus adductus (inward turning foot)
Answers some of the questions that you or your child may have about metatarsus adductus and its treatment
Read moreMetformin for PCOS (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women who are considering taking Metformin for the treatment of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
Read moreMetformin 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.
Read moreMetformin 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.
Read moreMethotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Explains about a drug called Methotrexate, used to treat Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Read moreMeticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Explains what MRSA is, how we test for it and how it is managed / treated
Read moreMeticillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) screening
Explains how and why we screen for Meticillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Read moreMicrodiscectomy advice and exercises
Information to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your spinal operation
Read moreMicturating 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
Read moreMicturating cystogram (children)
Explains what happens during a micturating cystogram examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Read moreMid 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.
Read moreMidline catheter insertion
What a midline catheter is, why they are used and what is involved when you have one placed
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