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Presented to Parliament pursuant to Schedule 7, paragraph 25 (4) (a) of the National Health Service Act 2006.
The faecal occult blood test (FOB) is useful as a population screening test for the detection of bowel cancer in asymptomatic subjects.
We are a small team of Specialist Nurses who are skilled in the assessment and management of children and young people with complex bladder and bowel issues
Paediatric Audiology is a service that assesses the hearing of children.
Aim To reduce the amount of medication being left behind on AMU when patients were transferred to a new ward Method Employ Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy
Suspected infectious hepatitis is a notifiable disease: Notifiable disease form.
The CQC identified the waiting times in Triage as a concern and required improvement.
We treat patients with a range of skin diseases and conditions
E From 8pm on Thursday 24 July, the department will become a Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU).
Radiotherapy is a treatment where radiation is used to kill cancer cells.
Relevant clinical details Time of sample collection Storage/transport Transport immediately at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a Regional
Erythrovirus Parvovirus is the cause of slapped cheek syndrome (also known as fifth disease and erythema infectiosum) Parvovirus is well recognised as a
months duration For an illness of more than 3 months duration see Hepatitis serology screen - chronic This screen comprises the following tests:Hepatitis A
Children and young people are usually referred to us via a GP, a Consultant, paediatric community and specialist nurses, as well as by Health Visitors.
The quality of the care we provide and how well we are doing against our targets is monitored in a number of different ways.
Chemical Pathology Notes The free androgen index (FAI) is a recommended baseline investigation for suspected hyperandrogenism in women.
For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a lithium heparin tube. For children, blood taken into 2 x 2 ml lithium heparin tubes.
If you are likely to experience nausea and/or vomiting, you will be given anti-sickness medication before each treatment and a supply to take home.
The multidisciplinary NST delivers comprehensive management of a complex patient group.