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It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
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.
Immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) are being used to support a more interactive, collaborative and student-centred approach to learning at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
Frequently used local treatment guidelines
This page is for patients diagnosed with a cancer in the rectum (back passage). The information will help you to understand the patient pathway, and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to 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.
This page is a guide for patients having an angiogram or angioplasty.
This page explains how we handle your health records. Your records contain detailed information about your medical history. We want to assure you that your personal information is always handled with your confidentially in mind.
This page provides information about thyroid cancer and the services available through Gloucestershire NHS Hospitals.
The Pathology Department can offer advice on all aspects of point of care testing (PoCT).
This page includes important information for you to read before your admission
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.
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Listed below are a number of frequently used local treatment guidelines. Please use the search function above if the guideline you require is not listed. Alternatively, search for treatment guidelines hosted on the GHNHSFT intranet (intranet access required).
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This page gives you information about having a mouth or facial biopsy and answers some of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information at the end of this page.
The information on this page explains what non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is and when it might be used. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about NIV. This page is not meant to replace the consultation between you and your medical team but may help you to understand more about what is discussed. Please do not hesitate to speak to the doctor, nurse or physiotherapist if you have any further questions.
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.
Cubital tunnel release surgery is a procedure to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs behind the elbow