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This page is designed to provide carers/family and friends with information if the person they are caring for discharges themselves from hospital against medical advice. This is known as self-discharge.
DC cardioversion of haemodynamically stable inpatients with atrial arrhythmias under conscious sedation on CCU at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals.
This page is for people who have been told that a family member or someone very close to them has died. For many people this is a difficult time particularly if the death has been sudden. This page contains information aimed to help you understand some of the processes you may become involved in. We hope you find it helpful to refer to it over the following days and weeks.
This page gives you information about the surgery you are about to have to repair your fractured lower jaw. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the Oral & Maxillofacial team or contact us on the telephone number at the end of this page.
We want to say thank you to all our Allied Health Professionals for their dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the successful delivery of patient care and these underpin our vision of the best care for everyone.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested in new technology to improve both the safety of midwives and the environment.
At Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, we believe that every baby being born is special. During your caesarean, there are ways in which we can help to assist you have an individual experience for the birth of your baby.
Gloucestershire Royal's A&E provides 24 hour emergency care, including 999 ambulances, GP referrals, children's emergencies, minor injuries and illnesses, and maternity care.
Your kidney mass has been surgically removed and analysed by our pathology department. It has been confirmed as a renal cell carcinoma (a kidney cancer).
We are committed to integrating sustainable development into our core business and ensuring our use of resources is efficient.
This page gives you information about having an apicectomy and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information at the end of this page.
This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head or sinuses. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible risks.
Dr Karadia is a general anaesthetist with a specialist interest in paediatric anaesthesia and training. He has been a consultant at our Trust since 2000 but originally began his post-graduate training as a house officer in Cheltenham in 1990.
Anyone can be affected by pelvic health problems during or after pregnancy