Thyroid scan as an outpatient
A test of the thyroid gland used to assess any unusual lumps in your thyroid or to measure how well your thyroid is working
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Number of people in A&E department
2:11
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
3:10
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Thyroidectomy (ENT)
Explains what happens during surgery to treat or explore an overactive thyroid gland, benign nodules or suspicion of cancerous cells in the thyroid gland
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Aftercare advice for patients who have had surgery to remove the whole or part of their thyroid
Read moreTibial osteotomy advice and exercises
Advice to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your knee operation
Read moreTibialis posterior tendon repair or reconstruction surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Read moreTinnitus
Explains management techniques for Tinnitus - the name for sounds heard ‘in the ears’ or ‘in the head’, not originating from an external source
Read moreTissue blocks and slides
Information for families about what happens to human samples removed at post mortem
Read moreToe walking
For parents of children who walk on their toes - explains what it is, why children do it and what treatments are available
Read moreTolvaptan for the treatment of adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Explains how Tolvaptan is used for adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Read moreTongue base strengthening exercises
For patients experiencing swallowing difficulties - explains an exercise technique designed to strengthen the base of the tongue to help with swallowing control
Read moreTonsil surgery (adults)
Provides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Read moreTonsillectomy aftercare advice
Advice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
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Information for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
Read moreTonsillitis and quinsy treatment
Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil
Read moreTopical silver nitrate treatment for peristomal granulomas
Advice on silver nitrate treatment for patients with a stoma who have peristomal granulomas that are causing problems.
Read moreTotal ankle replacement surgery
Explains treatment options available for severe ankle arthritis and benefits and risks involved
Read moreTotal hip replacement (following trauma) advice and exercises
Advice is for patients who have had total hip replacement following trauma - designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Read moreTotal hip replacement advice and exercises
Advice following surgery on how to reduce the risk of dislocation, staged exercises to help regain strength and mobility, and information to get the maximum benefit from a new hip
Read moreTotal Hip Replacement Surgery - Getting ready for your planned operation
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) hip operation
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