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In 2013, I celebrated my 36th birthday with my twin brother Tim, with a family lunch, a trip to the Lego store, followed by an appointment that night for a short stay at Royal Liverpool Hospital.
If you, or someone you care for, has dementia, delirium or other difficulties with communication, being in a new environment or meeting unfamiliar people can feel upsetting or confusing.
You have been asked to produce a sample of semen for analysis (examination). Semen analysis is looking closely at the sample, through a microscope, to see how many moving sperm cells are present and whether they are normal in appearance. The quality of semen is a vital factor in fertility and for this reason careful examination of a semen sample is of great importance. This examination needs to be done in a laboratory and may need repeating.
When Ian Henderson asked his dentist to look at two painless marks in his mouth, little did he know it would lead to the words no one wants to hear, ‘you have cancer’.
In Play in Hospital Week, find out what our Play Specialists do in a typical day
This page tells you about some typical working patterns, plus useful information and resources
This page gives you information on care following your therapeutic gastroscopy including banding of varices/endoscopic dilatation.
This page provides information about your breast care psychology appointment
This page gives you information about the care available from the Long Covid Psychology Service. It explains the types of concerns we can help with and what to expect during your first appointment.
You need to have a further colonoscopy to attempt to remove the polyp(s) found at the time of your last procedure. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand this procedure and the preparation involved.
Ryeworth Ward is a general medical ward which specialises in looking after older patients and is on the first floor of St Luke's Wing at Cheltenham General Hospital.
This page gives information to patients having a peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula tube inserted into a vein. This is usually into the back of your hand or your arm (see Figure 1 and 2).
This page explains what a hysterectomy involves and answer some of the more commonly asked questions.
You have been told you have a meibomian cyst (or chalazion) on your eyelid and referred to a special ‘cyst’ clinic for review and possible treatment. You may find it useful to read the information on this page as it will give you a better idea of what to expect when you attend your appointment.
This page gives you information about MRSA (Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and its treatment.
You have been advised to have an ERCP either to help us find out the cause of your symptoms or for the management of your symptoms. This page should help answer any questions you may have.
The next phase of involvement for the Fit for the Future programme is now underway. The engagement will listen to what matters to people in exploring ideas on how to organise several specialist health services over the medium to long term.
Cubital tunnel release surgery is a procedure to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs behind the elbow
This page gives you information about Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its treatment.
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