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Women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can now be looked after as day cases following an innovative move by the Trust designed to improve patient experience.
You have been referred this page because it is suspected that you have a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
A sample which is inadequately or inappropriately packaged can present a significant hazard to all those who subsequently have to deal with it. This includes ward staff, porters, drivers and laboratory staff. The following steps will help to minimize the risk from these hazards:
Serum - paired samples not required
A trapeziectomy is an operation that can help relieve pain from arthritis at the base of the thumb
You have been diagnosed with a skin condition. This page explains how you can care for your skin to stop it from becoming red and inflamed. Good care of your skin will also reduce the risk of your skin becoming sore, raw or infected.
This page tells you about some typical working patterns, plus useful information and resources
This page gives you information about induction of labour. It also includes the benefits, risks and alternatives and the process as a whole.
Two thirds of COVID-19 patients who received intensive care at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals have been discharged.
We are working with GlosFire this week to promote home fire safety
Please refer to the Antibiotic Guidelines Page for information regarding patient preparation.
This page provides information for patients with a Negative penicillin allergy test.
Steve is the Clinical Lead for Upper GI Surgery and an Honorary Tutor at Bristol University Medical School.
In addition to fractures, certain paediatric conditions may require the support of our Plaster Room services.
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.
For many patients, a skin cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. At Gloucestershire Hospitals, the specialist team behind skin cancer care fully understands this and provides support that extends far beyond the clinical aspects of treatment.
Dr Francis trained at Southampton University Medical School qualifying in 1990. After working in trauma and Salisbury's spinal unit, he specialised in anaesthesia, working in Portsmouth, Cardiff and Cambridge.
