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This page gives you information about aftercare following your CT bone biopsy.
1 x 4ml EDTA sample
When Emma Taylor joins our Walk for Wards event next month, she will be remembering her beloved daughter Erin, mum Yvonne and the care they received before they died.
This page gives you information about the care following your colonoscopy/ flexible sigmoidoscopy.
This page explains what High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) is and why it is part of your treatment. It may also answer some of the questions that you may have about HFNO. The information on 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.
This page gives you information about having a bone marrow biopsy, what the procedure involves and answers the frequently asked questions.
Also called Dupuytren’s contracture, this is a common condition caused by thickening of the tissue directly beneath the skin in the hand. This layer of tissue is called the ‘palmar fascia‘.
This page gives you information about the exposure of an impacted upper canine tooth and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this page does not answer or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department. The details are at the end of this page.
It has been recommended that the child in your care attends an appointment for an allergen challenge. This page gives you information about what will happen during the appointment. A few days before the child’s admission please try to discuss with them what is going to happen on the day.
This page gives you information about having a nerve root injection and the risks involved.
This page gives you information about your planned Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE).
This page has been written to help you understand more about seborrheic dermatitis (eczema of the scalp). It gives you information about its causes and provides useful hints and tips about hair care that will allow you to manage this condition. Finding the right hair care routine, products and style is key to managing your eczema effectively.
The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging local people to continue to seek urgent medical help if they have symptoms of a potentially serious illness or health condition.
This page gives you information and advice about how to manage the effects of fatigue after a brain injury.
The department offers a range of semen infertility investigations which include:
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.
You have been referred for a tunnelled line, sometimes referred to as a catheter. This page aims to answer some of the questions you may have and explains how this line is different to other cannula or lines you may have had before. Also included is information about the risks and benefits of having Tunnelled Central Venous Catherter (CVC) and what to do if you have any problems. Please contact the team who provide your care if you need any further information about anything on this page.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. The early days following bereavement can often be bewildering and difficult, we are here to support you through this. This page offers information and explains some of your options. Providing practical guidance so that you are aware and understand the choices available to you.
What to expect during your stay, ward facilities, visiting policy, and how to raise concerns while you’re a patient.