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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
by Elinor Beattie
A carpal boss is a bony lump which appears on the back of the hand at the junction between the wrist and the hand, known as the carpo-metacarpal joint. It is common and completely harmless.
Our services are monitored by independent organisations to make sure we are providing the best possible care for you.
The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
This page describes the changes you may notice in your mouth when you start radiotherapy treatment for your cancer. The symptoms you may have been described and advice is given on how best deal with them. You will also find advice on how to keep your mouth as healthy as possible during and after radiotherapy treatment.
Urine: 30 mL sterile universal container
Serum - paired samples not normally required
This page provides information about performing Intermittent Self-Catheterisation (ISC).
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
by Dr Marcin Pachucki
If you're ill or injured, find out find out how to get the right healthcare in your area
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
At Gloucestershire Hospitals our Governors are crucial and valued partners, whose expertise, enthusiasm, challenge and support help to shape our Trust.
8 simple steps to keep yourself safe during your stay in hospital.
Dr. Philippa Moore is a Consultant Medical Microbiologist who joined the trust in 2005. She has held roles in infection control in primary care and community care services and was Director of Infection Prevention and Control for the former PCT and mental health trusts from 2007 to 2019. She now advises Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust on infection prevention and control.
The triscaphoid joint is located within the wrist joint, and involves the scaphoid, trapezium and trapezoid bones.
There are lots of practical things you can do to help during labour, although none as important as just being there.
