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This page gives you information about having a nuclear medicine scan, including any preparation required and the equipment used.
The orthoptic exercises described on this page have been advised and explained to you by your orthoptist. This page is provided as a reminder to keep at home of how to complete the exercises. Only do the exercises which you were advised to do.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)
The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.
This page is a guide to carotid endarterectomy surgery and should help to answer some of the commonly asked questions.
This is a reference laboratory investigation – tests performed in Southmead Hospital (NBT) Microbiology Department. Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory. The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. We recommend monitoring chloramphenicol levels in all patients who are being treated with chloramphenicol for suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis There may be other circumstances when chloramphenicol levels may be useful – please discuss any other requests with the duty Consultant Microbiologist
ReSPECT is a national patient held document, completed following an Advance Care Planning conversation between a patient and a healthcare professional.
This page gives you information about autonomic blocks and the side effects associated with the treatment.
This page gives you information about having nail surgery and what to expect after the procedure.
Contraception may be the last thing on your mind during pregnancy, but it is the best time to plan if you want to delay or avoid another pregnancy.
by Alison Doyle
This page has been produced to answer some of the commonly asked questions about your planned visit to the Colposcopy Clinic. You have been asked to attend the clinic for a colposcopy examination. This may be for a number of reasons. Your appointment letter will tell you exactly why you have been referred to us.
by Dr Karen Stone
An ultrasound scan is a test that uses high frequency sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. Ultrasound scans are very safe and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy.
Hearing Services offer a full range of rehabilitation on the two main sites, Cheltenham General Hospital, and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Your kidney mass has been surgically removed and analysed by our pathology department. It has been confirmed as a renal cell carcinoma (a kidney cancer).
Information on how to take the best photographs of your skin lesion or rash.
Opiate bioavailability and response are highly variable. Wide inter-patient variation exists.