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Information for Oncology and Haematology patients This page explains what an extravasation is and how to care for your skin should this happen.
The department offers a comprehensive service for bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and virology
Microbiology
Always consider Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (eg. Ebola) as part of the differential diagnosis in patients with unexplained fever following return from an area of risk. All patients must be risk assessed for VHF before any Pathological specimens are taken.
In Play in Hospital Week, find out what our Play Specialists do in a typical day
This page has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about your polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis.
In National Apprenticeship Week, congratulations to Emilie Burden and Hayley McNeil from our Acute Medicine Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team who recently completed their 3-year Level 7 Apprenticeship in Advanced Clinical Practice
The 7th GSQIA Graduation and Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, 16th of March 2018 at 09:30am in the Lecture Hall in Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital.
This page gives you information about the repair of your fractured cheekbone. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.
by Elizabeth Hemlock
You may experience taste changes and/or a loss of appetite. This may be caused by your treatment, nausea and vomiting or by a sore mouth.
‘High dose steroids’ refers to ≥ 4mg/day of dexamethasone (or equivalent) prescribed for palliative indications (not as part of the chemotherapy regimen)
by Dr Helen Mansfield
On this page, you'll find a list of medical terms designed to help patients better understand their condition and treatment.
Parents, loved ones and NHS staff affected by baby loss now have a calm and peaceful space to sit and reflect in nature at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
The information on this page answers many of the commonly asked questions about leg ulcers. If you have any further questions about your condition or treatment, please feel free to ask at your next clinic appointment or the next time you see your primary care nurse.
This page provides information for a person and their carer, family or friend who has suffered an injury to their throat. It is possible to have a serious injury without visible signs, meaning a medical assessment should be given.
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Members of the public are being asked not to visit relatives and friends on particular wards at our hospitals to help control cases of COVID-19 and contagious winter illnesses such as Norovirus.