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This page has been written for patients diagnosed with a cancer in the colon (large bowel). It aims to help you understand the process involved in your care and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.
These therapeutic ranges may be altered for individual patients but this is a clinical decision made by the Consultant Haematologists.
This page gives you information about extravasation and how to care for your skin should this happen.
We were deeply sorry to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen yesterday. We offer our profound condolences to the Royal Family and to everyone for whom this news caused immense sadness.
Cold haemagglutinin disease (CHAD) accounts for 16-32% of all cases of immune haemolysis. It occurs as an acute or chronic condition. The acute form is often secondary to lymphoproliferative disorders or Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
Bile samples are routinely tested for the presence of Salmonella
Serum - paired samples normally required
This page provides information for patients due to have a urodynamic investigation. We want you to understand the risks and benefits, how to prepare for the investigation and what to expect both during and after the test.
Overseas NHS Workers Day is a recognition of the extraordinary contribution that people who have migrated to the UK have made in the fight against COVID-19 and the diverse skills and experiences these individuals have brought to the NHS.
You have been advised to have a therapeutic gastroscopy which provides treatment carried out via an endoscope. A gastroscopy may also be referred to as an endoscopy or OGD (meaning an oesophageal-gastroduodenoscopy).
This page gives you information about Ward 2b, what to expect during your stay and lists some of the things that you should bring with you for your hospital stay.
We have been named a Veteran Aware hospitals trust in recognition of our commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, members of the armed forces and their families.
by Kerry Sharland
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.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required).
Wrist trauma includes injuries to the bones, ligaments or soft tissues of the wrist, often due to falls or impact, leading to pain, swelling and limited motion
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan has been booked for you. This page gives you information about the MRI, the risks and what will happen during the scan.
This page provides information for renal patients and answers some of the commonly asked questions about having a tunnelled dialysis catheter. It also explains the benefits and risks of the procedure.
The Silver course consists of two half days (face to face), followed by four online modules, with the aim of developing improvement teams and working through the initial stages of their improvement initiatives. The programme is completed upon presentation of your project at Graduation.
