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BMA Resident Doctors’ Industrial action – 7 April to 13 April and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E
Urine: 30 mL sterile universal container
Dr Elyan qualified in medicine from Bristol University and obtained further medical experience in the West Country. His oncology training was at Cambridge and Manchester where he did a research degree through the Paterson Institute and the Royal Marsden Hospital in London as a Senior Registrar.
Our Quality Account for 2012 – 2013
The information on this page aims to answer some of the commonly asked questions about having a loop diathermy treatment. The page also contains information which will help explain the benefits and risks as well as what to expect when having the treatment. Your doctor, or nurse specialist have recommended loop diathermy because they believe this is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis and completely remove the abnormality. If you have any further questions or concerns after reading this page, please contact the advice line. The telephone number is at the end of this page.
This page gives you information about Osgoods Schlatters Syndrome (OSS) and how it is best managed.
Ward 7A is a Renal service, helping to centralise the general medical patients that they currently look after on outlying wards and releasing specialised dialysis beds for acutely unwell patients.
The central slip is the name given to the tendon responsible for pulling the middle knuckle joint straight. Usually, the proximal interphalangeal joint or second knuckle joint becomes swollen and tender, and the finger will not pull straight easily.
This is a guide to keep your child safe and help them recover from their head injury. Your child has been assessed and is able to go home. Please make sure they are with an experienced carer who is able to closely observe them for the next few days.
We provide care for patients with a broad range of rheumatic diseases, offering patients diagnosis, treatment, and, when appropriate, long-term management of their condition.
This page gives information to patients having a peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula tube inserted into a vein. This is usually into the back of your hand or your arm (see Figure 1 and 2).
You have been offered a treatment to your oesophagus (gullet) called Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA). This page contains information about the treatment and will hopefully answer any questions that you may have. It is important that you read this information so that you understand why you have been recommended for this treatment and what it involves.
This page gives you information about pelvic floor muscles and how you can exercise to strengthen them.
A guide for patients self-administering. This page will help you to safely give yourself your treatment by subcutaneous injection. Subcutaneous means giving the injection into the fatty tissue layer just under the skin. Self-administration will allow you to have greater freedom and take control of your treatment.
The extensor tendons of the hand are cord like structures that allow you to straighten your fingers or thumb (digits).
The extensor pollicis longus or EPL tendon pulls the thumb straight and opens the palm.
Information for men attending the Urology Clinic Being told you may have testicular cancer can feel overwhelming. Investigations and treatment often happen quickly with number of tests and possibly surgery arranged within a short period of time. This page explains the usual procedures and expected timelines, ensuring you are informed about what to expect in the upcoming days and weeks. It also contains important contact numbers for your clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and further guidance and who to contact if you have concerns or need urgent medical advice. Whilst everyone’s situation is individual, this page should help you feel informed and supported during a fast-moving time
Guideline for the treatment and prophylaxis of Ifosfamide induced Encephalitis.
Clotted blood. (No patient preparation or special handling required)
Carers Week is a nationwide awareness campaign that shines a light on the invaluable role of unpaid carers; those who provide essential support to family members or friends living with illness, disability, mental health conditions or age-related challenges.
