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Ward 6A treats neurology patients. It is located on the sixth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Gallery Ward 1 specialises in the care of elderly patients and is located on the first floor of Gallery Wing at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This page gives you information about what to expect when you come in to the Mayhill Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for a procedure or day surgery.
Total bilirubin forms part of the liver function test profile as a marker of biliary obstruction. The test is also used to assess neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia.
You have been advised to have an Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ( It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand this procedure and the preparation involved.
This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) guided lung/pleural biopsy. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible complications.
Ward 2B is located on the second floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The ward specialises in treating patients with head and neck cancers.
This page gives you information about the hormone coil recommended by your doctor.
This page provides you with information about how to care for your Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter following insertion. A PD catheter is a tube that is inserted into your abdomen to allow for peritoneal dialysis. After the PD catheter has been inserted it should be cared for as advised by the PD team. This will help to reduce the risk of infection or displacement. It will also provide a smooth start to PD. You will be given detailed instructions for long term care by the PD nurse looking after you.
Chemical Pathology
*Interpretation of LH and FSH results in children should be discussed with a Paediatric Endocrinologist
Purpose
During your examination today the doctor or nurse specialist took a small biopsy (a tiny piece of tissue) about the size of a grain of rice from your cervix (neck of the womb). This will be looked at more closely in the laboratory to help us to diagnose abnormal cells and support and manage your care.
This page has been given to you to answer some of the questions you may have about the karyotyping and cystic fibrosis screening which has been recommended for you.
This page will answer some of the questions you may have about the medication (metformin) you have been advised to take to help with your condition of polycystic ovaries (PCOS).
Cheltenham’s A&E will temporarily switch to a Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) from Wednesday 26 June to (and including) Monday 1 July - open from 8am to 8pm. It will be closed overnight. The A&E service will resume at 8am on Tuesday 2 July 2024.
The FBC comprises the following tests
by Dr Leonard Griffiths
We are proud to support Dementia Action Week 2025, running from 19–25 May, with this year’s national focus on promoting timely and accurate dementia diagnoses.
This page gives you information about the operation for a blocked tear duct called Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) including what to expect and the possible complications.