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“I asked if I would grow old, they said no. I asked if I would see my children grow up, they said no.
If you are a smoker, now is the time to quit!
If this is the case, then you will be taught how to look after your catheter before you are discharged.
If you have a history of allergies. If you have porphyria or severe liver disease.
Required information Reason for screening (e.g. transfer) and location of transferring hospital If testing is required for another healthcare provider
Urgent advice and care If you are ill or injured and not sure where to turn, the local ASAP Glos NHS App and website and 111.nhs.uk can guide you to the
Do take action if
If you smoke, we strongly advise you to stop. Wound infection If your wound becomes infected, this is usually not serious but may require treatment.
If the swelling or pain does not improve over the next few days telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
To help decide if you are fit for surgery and to help the anaesthetist decide if your lungs can cope with any anaesthesia you may be given.
Can I use essential oils if I am having a caesarean?
Lithium levels are indicated for routine therapeutic monitoring; to check compliance; if there is a deterioration in response to treatment; if renal function
What if my cancer has spread?
Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.
If you have broken your big toe, this page is not for you.
If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us.
Troubleshooting During normal working hours contact Chemical Pathology on 0300 422 5231 for advice if required.
Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
following factors are known to significantly affect the performance of the examination or the interpretation of the results: lipaemia, sample clotted (if
Minor injuries and illness for children If your child is injured or unwell but it's not an emergency, call 111 first for advice.
