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You have been prescribed apixaban for a heart condition called nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). This type of medication is known as direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC). This page gives you information that you might find useful about atrial fibrillation and the apixaban medication. You will find a written information leaflet and a Patient Alert Card in your apixaban medication pack. Please read the information and complete the Patient Alert Card. The Patient Alert Card provides you with the required apixaban information and the importance of taking the medicine. You should keep the Patient Alert Card with you.
No specific patient preparation is required.
This page gives you information about the condition you are being assessed for and the processes carried out during the assessment.
This page gives you information about the treatment options for early vocal cord cancer.
Earlier this year, our Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) team took steps to understand patients’ experiences of the Fracture Clinic service.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has created a carers' charter to outline how the Trust and local community can work together as partners in delivering exceptional patient care.
This page gives you information about minoxidil and its use, including the possible side effects.
This test is used to detect current or recent Rubella infection
Blood Transfusion
Department of Immunology
We have gathered all the information you may need before starting your treatment to help your recovery.
This page gives you information about the role of the Macmillan Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team. The contact details for the team are included at the end of this page. You are welcome to contact them if you have questions or concerns. You have been referred to the Macmillan Head and Neck CNS Team following your cancer diagnosis. The CNS team will act as your ‘keyworkers’ and will be your main point of contact through your diagnosis and treatment. Your CNS team will provide support, education and information for you and your loved ones throughout your diagnosis and treatment.
This page has been produced for patients diagnosed with anal cancer. It aims to help you understand the patient pathway and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.
Microbiology
As part of healthcare science week, Gloucestershire Hospitals is running a virtual Q&A, to showcase and celebrate the vital work of healthcare science and allied health professionals in our Trust.
by Faye Norman
This page provides information and advice for parents and carers about the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Children’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter species are defined as strains showing resistance to quinolones, cephalosporins, gentamicin, co-amoxiclav and piperacillin/tazobactam. They may also be resistant to carbapenems and colistin.
