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If a bleeding disorder is suspected please initially request a Clotting Screen and a Full Blood Count.
In hospital we describe a broken bone as a fracture.
Some people feel sick or dizzy or have a sore throat after a general anaesthetic.
What is a PSA blood test?
A biopsy involves removing a small piece of tissue, usually less than half a centimetre in size.
What is a minor head injury in a child?
working on a ward overviews from various specialities the role of a plaster technician, including a demonstration simulation activity There are also opportunities
A colonoscope is a flexible tube about the thickness of your index finger with a bright light on the end.
In a bid to enhance patient outcomes and reduce readmissions, the team introduced the Discharge Clinic a year ago, a move that has had a significant impact
For some, however, Christmas is not a celebration.
We invite everyone to explore the document and celebrate the achievements that make a difference in the lives of our patients.
What is a DVT?
It can have a hugely positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing; helping them to lose extra weight and lower the risk of potentially life-threatening
Smoking is an important contributory factor in a range of diseases, including heart disease, respiratory disease and a number of cancers.
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A colposcopy is a simple procedure where the surface of the cervix is examined using a light powered magnifying instrument, called a colposcope.
Want to spread some love and make a real impact? Why not organise a bake sale!
Coping with a crying baby
Following surgery there is a very small risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (bloods clot in the lungs) or a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the