Patient Information Leaflets
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Painkillers and driving
Gives advice on driving safely for patients regularly taking strong painkillers and sedative medication to control pain and symptoms
Read morePancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT)
Dietary advice for people diagnosed with conditions of the pancreas - information to help you manage your eating and pancreatic enzymes
Read morePANJABI - How to protect your baby from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
This leaflet provides information on RSV and the vaccination which is available for all pregnant women from September 2024.
Read morePanproctocolectomy
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation to remove the colon, the rectum (the last part of the bowel before the back passage) and anal canal (back passage)
Read morePanretinal photocoagulation (PRP) laser treatment
Information on a laser treatment used to manage eye conditions caused by abnormal blood vessels growing on the retina (the back part of your eye)
Read moreParathyroid scan as an outpatient
A scan used to look at possible problems involving the parathyroid gland(s)
Read moreParathyroidectomy
Explains what happens when you come to the hospital for a parathyroidectomy operation - a procedure in which one, or up to four, parathyroid glands are removed
Read moreParenteral nutrition
Information for patients, relatives and carers on parenteral nutrition - giving of nutrients (nourishment needed for growth and staying alive) into a vein rather than using the mouth or stomach.
Read moreParents guide to expressing milk
This leaflet is for the parents and carers of babies on Buscot Ward and explains how new mothers can express colostrum and milk for their babies.
Read moreParents’ guide to helping reduce noise in Buscot nurseries
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies in the nurseries on Buscot and outlines why it is important to protect your baby’s hearing.
Read moreParkinson's - Coming into hospital guide
Information for patients with Parkinson’s who are coming into hospital for surgery or overnight treatment
Read moreParkinson's - How to access your local PD nurse service
Explains how to access your local Parkinson’s nurse specialist (CNS) in the Berkshire West area as well as providing other useful local contacts
Read morePartial breast reconstruction using a chest wall perforator flap
Information on partial breast reconstruction techniques following wide local excision (lumpectomy), what happens during the operation and outlining the benefits, alternatives and risks of surgery
Read morePatching treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye)
Information for parents/carers of children recommended to use a patch to improve their vision and correct amblyopia (a lazy eye)
Read morePatient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
The first point of contact for any help you might need, as a patient, carer or visitor attending the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Read morePatient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) - Easy Read version
PALS can help you with questions you have about your care at the hospital.
Read morePectoralis major tendon repair
Information, advice and exercises following surgery to repair a rupture of the pectoralis major tendon
Read morePelvic floor awareness for men
Explains how pelvic floor exercises can strengthen and help improve control to the genital area
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