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You can have sex again as soon as the discharge stops. Continue contraception as before, unless you are wanting to get pregnant.
However, positive feedback from some colleagues, patients and their families, as well as clinicians, outweighs the negatives and are a source of motivation
Lessons Learnt: This project has been shown to improve patient safety as well as improving teamwork and communication in the department.
Foreign bodies, such as sand, dust, wood or metal shavings Scratches from objects such as fingernails, tree branches or contact lenses Previous injuries
Please remember that you have had an operation on your eye and you should try to rest as much as possible for the rest of the day.
soon as your consultant is happy with your progress.
’s name) I consent to the attached images being stored as part of my health record for monitoring purposes only.
As well as the results of the biopsy the letter will inform you if a follow up appointment is needed. Your GP will also receive a copy of the results.
well as helpful advice and support whilst you wait.
We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
procedures such as blood tests and other treatments or investigations.
“This gamma scan helps us to locate the node and remove it for tests so a patient who needs it can begin the immunotherapy as soon as possible.”
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
Discharge planning starts as soon as you are admitted as we like to know your social circumstances and give you a proposed date for discharge.
Our nurses will aim to call you back as soon as possible to assess your symptoms, and organise further tests and treatments if needed.
Ice may also be used to ease the pain in the lower back and long-term problems such as arthritis.
As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers' wellbeing too.
"I saw the research nurses every month where they measured my kidney function and blood pressure, took urine samples, as well as had a really lovely chat
We want your stay to be as worry free and as comfortable as possible.
well as fitness and relaxation classes.