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About your procedure
Last updated on Thursday, December 24, 2020
You should understand the benefits and the risks of the anaesthetic and the surgery which you are going to have. Anaesthesia The Royal College of Anaesthetists provides a range of patient information leaflets and short videos which are accessible using the links in the sidebar. These include:...
read morePublic and Patient involvement group
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The department has an active group consisting of patients, doctors, nurses and clerical representatives who meet for 1 hour every alternate month to discuss all matters relating to the department, such as departmental information, efficient running and communication about our services, local serv...
read moreHigh blood pressure
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...
read moreMedication
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Continue to take your regular medications with a sip of water unless specifically told not to. If you are diabetic or taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) you will receive additional information about these. Information is available on the document at the foot of this page. Please bring an...
read moreMultiple pregnancies
Last updated on Thursday, October 3, 2024
About This registry is collecting information from women and babies in multiple pregnancies that develop complications, and the best ways to monitor women and babies for the development of these complications Who can take part? Pregnant people who are pregnant with more than one baby Wh...
read moreIs pain all in my head?
Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Well, yes it is, but not in the way that perhaps you feel it is. All pain responses involve the brain and central nervous system. The brain takes in lots of information, including information sent from all over our body, and works out how to respond. Pain is a response our brain generates to sign...
read moreHearing Aid Fitting Appointments
Last updated on Tuesday, July 31, 2018
The hearing aid fitting will normally last for one hour. At this appointment the audiologist will use a computer to programme your hearing aids so that they suit you and give you the best results. You will be shown how to use and care for your hearing aids and how to get the best from them....
read moreDissent Posters
Last updated on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
What is a Dissent Poster? NHS hospitals are required to display dissent posters in prominent locations, such as waiting areas or patient wards. These posters inform patients of their right to refuse care or treatment from a particular person involved in their care, should they have any concerns....
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