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This page has been written for people who are considering a genetic test following a cancer diagnosis. It talks about testing for a genetic condition called Lynch Syndrome.
We're seeking nominations for people to serve as Governors to represent the views and interests of Trust members and the local community
This page provides you with basic information about vaginal vault prolapse and how it is repaired with a procedure called pelvic floor repair and sacrospinous fixation. Sacrospinous fixation is a vaginal procedure performed for women who have developed vaginal vault prolapse after a hysterectomy.
This page gives you information about stress fractures, how they happen and how to help them repair and be less painful.
The two most common anticoagulants Warfarin and Unfractionated Heparin are monitored via the INR and APTT Ratio respectively. A baseline coagulation screen should always be requested prior to starting a patient on anticoagulants.
This page provides information for patients being offered trabeculectomy for the treatment of glaucoma.
This page gives you information about having a bone densitometry scan, the risks involved and what you need to do to prepare for the scan.
You have chosen to have a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter as a form of dialysis to help to get rid of excess water and waste from your body as your kidneys are no longer working well.
The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and thumb beyond the palm. There are three phalanges in each finger, and two in the thumb.
This page gives you information about the operation for a blocked tear duct called Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), including what to expect and the possible complications.
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This page will give you general information about having a barium meal or barium follow through X-ray and answer some of the commonly asked questions.
This page gives you information about how to raise an informal concern or share a compliment about the services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Runners, riders, donors and doctors are among the hundreds of people who have helped raise £500,000 for a life-saving hospital scanner.
This page has been given to you to answer some of the questions you may have about the karyotyping and cystic fibrosis screening which has been recommended for you.
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.
Fractures of the distal radius occur usually with a fall onto the outstretched hand. Often, the tip of the ulna will fracture at the same time.
This page gives a brief introduction as to what to expect when visiting a patient in the Department of Critical Care (DCC) at Gloucestershire Royal or Cheltenham General Hospital.
The aim of this page is to answer any questions you may have about your appointment in the Urology Assessment Clinic.