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Pre-op Assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

To ensure your fitness for surgery you will have a pre-op assessment. If you do not have this your planned procedure cannot take place.  An initial assessment may be carried out straight after your clinic appointment or by telephone at another time. Your appointment letter will inform you if you...

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What happens when you arrive

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...

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Safety Thermometer

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...

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Tag:   safety (5)     thermometer (1)     care (25)     safe (8)     patient safety (3)    

What happens at the PR assessment?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...

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Tag:   PR (8)     Pulmonary (10)     rehabilitation (9)     heart rate (1)     oxygen (9)    

Noise Barrier

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

NoiseBarrier NoiseBarrier is a re-usable ear plug which is customised to your ears giving exceptional comfort and a perfect fit. Because NoiseBarrier contains a little filter, only the harmful levels of noise are blocked. This means the sound you want to hear passes through at a comfortable, saf...

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Staying Active in Hospital

Last updated on Monday, January 5, 2026

Staying Active in Hospital Movement helps your body recover. Being in bed for long periods can lead to muscle loss, stiffness, confusion and a longer hospital stay. Even small movements, done safely, can make a big difference. Everyone’s abilities are different. Our team will help you move...

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Healthy Wirral

Last updated on Friday, September 16, 2022

We all know that people across the country place a very high value on the NHS and are protective of the services it provides.  However, the way in which healthcare is delivered today in the 21st century is very different to when the NHS was established in 1947 and the NHS is now...

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Mammography

Last updated on Monday, February 10, 2025

What we do The majority of mammography examinations will take place at our dedicated Breast Centre at Clatterbridge Hospital. Although we do run a satellite service at St Catherine’s Health Centre in Birkenhead. Patients may attend this unit through the National Breast Screening Programme or sy...

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Tag:   mammography (4)     mammogram (4)     breast (11)     cancer (26)     test (9)     scan (10)     xray (7)     x-ray (11)     x ray (6)