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by Dr Neal Chauhan and Dr James Sharples
Emergency Medicine; Resuscitation; Complaints & Clinical Governance; departmental lead for Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, and Patient Experience.
Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Patient Support Service offer confidential advice, support and information about your healthcare and our services.
This page provides information about using ice and heat in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
Testicular cancer is cancer that's found in the testicles.
Would you like to take part of one of the world’s most iconic running events? The London Marathon is an unforgettable experience – running past historic landmarks, cheered on by thousands, and making a real difference for your local hospitals.
Doctors divide nerve injuries into three simple groups and understanding the difference between these groups can help predict whether or not surgery to the nerve is required
Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the uterus (womb) using a small telescope (hysteroscope). This page will answer some of the questions you may have and help to reduce some of your concerns about attending for this procedure.
Thanks to your donations, the charity has funded a new role within the Oncology Outpatients - a frailty occupational therapist to provide patients living with frailty additional personalised support, treatment and care.
The short Synacthen test (SST) is a test of adrenal insufficiency which can be used as a screening procedure in the non-critically ill patient. The test is based on the measurement of serum cortisol before and after an injection of synthetic ACTH (Synacthen).
To install critical infrastructure for the Emergency Department (ED) extension, we’re bringing in a large crane from 12 September that will be lifted over the front of the Atrium. Alternative access for drop-offs is available.
4ml EDTA or, preferrably, a clotted serum sample (5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube)
You may get a sore mouth, ulcers or general sensitivity. Mucositis is the term given for inflammation and ulceration which can happen in the mouth and continue through the body.
Blood Transfusion
This page gives you information about what you can expect when you have surgery at one of our hospitals and how to prepare for your surgery. If you need an interpreter or information in a different language, please phone the number on your admission letter.
You need to have a further colonoscopy to attempt to remove the polyp(s) found at the time of your last procedure. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you understand this procedure and the preparation involved.
This page has been produced for patients diagnosed with anal cancer. It aims to help you understand the patient pathway and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.
Dr Gramizadeh is an associate specialist in Stroke and TIA.
This page gives you the information you need to help you care for your AV Fistula or AV Graft after you have been discharged from hospital.
This page provides information about vulvodynia, its causes and symptoms and how the condition can be managed.