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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
The TFCC refers to a number of structures, including ligaments and cartilage, which connect the two forearm bones and the wrist joint.
Ward 5B is our Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and assesses patients who have a confirmed or probable surgical condition. It is located on the fifth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
This page provides information for renal patients and answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a temporary dialysis catheter. It also explains the benefits and risks of the procedure.
You have been referred to the Rapid Access Skin Assessment Clinic by your GP. Your GP may have attached photographs to the referral which will have been reviewed by a consultant dermatologist at the hospital. At the Rapid Access Skin Assessment Clinic, we will look at or treat a skin lesion. A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. Our priority is to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of skin cancer. This page gives you information about the clinic and how it runs.
You may get a sore mouth, ulcers or general sensitivity. Mucositis is the term given for inflammation and ulceration which can happen in the mouth and continue through the body.
You might take a break from your medical training for a number of reasons, including:
Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy to help manage your condition. This page aims to tell you about radiotherapy and what will happen. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers, including both male and female members of staff. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.
Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This page gives you information about the radiotherapy and what will happen during treatment. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your 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.
This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.
Rendcomb Ward specialises in treating oncology (cancer) and haematology patients and delivers a variety of care including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell transplantation. The ward is located on the first floor of the Oncology Centre at Cheltenham General Hospital.
This page gives you information about under-breast soreness (intertrigo) including how the condition can be treated and managed.
This page provides information on wound care after your skin surgery
The paediatric dietetic team have developed videos which offer dietary advice if you have a child with dietary needs.
Gloucestershire Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Service This page explains what happens after you are discharged from the ward following your stem cell transplant.
See also: Allergy: Total IgE
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)
Cancer and cancer treatments increase the risk of having blood clots. Blood clots are commonly found in the calf. These are called a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). If the blood clot travels to the lungs, this is called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Trace element analysis including selenium (Se) is not routinely indicated in the healthy population. Selenium levels are requested whenever a deficiency or toxicity is suspected due to the medical history or clinical signs and symptoms.
A new powerful county-wide campaign launches today highlighting the need to keep Gloucestershire’s two Accident and Emergency Departments clear for real emergencies.
