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photography – specially trained photographer to take photographs, for example of an injury, a rash or a mark on your child We may also: talk with your child’s GP
If your fever or breathlessness is not improving during the week after discharge, please contact your GP for advice.
Ask your GP or pharmacist for advice. Apply an ice pack to the injured area, please see leaflet GHPI0659 ‘Ice and heat treatment’.
Occasionally people go to their GP because they experience a hoarse voice and are referred to the Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT) department.
lump under your scars in the months after your operation, and it is causing you pain or significantly affecting your quality of life, please see your GP
For babies under 8 weeks old you will need to discuss pain relief with your GP because, although liquid paracetamol is safe, your GP will need to work
You will need to contact your GP if you require stronger pain relief.
If you have any problems after discharge, please contact your GP or the Fracture Clinic for advice.
You can ask your GP or other healthcare professionals involved in your care to refer you to the Late Effects Service.
Further information may be obtained via your GP, NHS 111 or NHS UK.
Private medical treatment often begins as a result of an NHS appointment with your GP or another consultant specialist, at which you identify your wish
If your child’s GP has asked you to come to the hospital, or you have brought your child into the Emergency Department (A&E), you might need to be seen
If you have any problems before your next scan, please contact your GP for advice.
If you have paper notes, you should bring them with you to every health check, including GP and hospital appointments.
While you are receiving minoxodil treatment you should have your pulse and blood pressure monitored regularly by your GP.
A copy will also be sent to your GP.
If these problems persist, please call your GP for advice.
Do not go to your GP as this will delay treatment.
You will need to book the blood test with your GP or local hospital.
If you are concerned, please contact your GP or the Renal Specialist Nurses on the number at the end of this page.