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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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Accessing the hospital out of hours

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

There may be times when you need to leave or attend the hospital during out of hours - for example, during the night, in the early hours of the morning, or if you need to return home briefly to rest, wash, or collect belongings. Please speak with the ward team before leaving or attending. They w...

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Why should i take PR classes?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

When a patient has a long-term breathing problem, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another lung condition, they can find it difficult to do their normal daily activities without getting breathless.  They may also find that they get tired very easily and often feel exhausted...

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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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What should you bring to your appointment?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It would be helpful if you could bring the following: A list of questions you may want to ask your Orthotist Any previous orthoses you have been issued with A spare pair of footwear if you are being assessed for a raise Suitable clothing for your assessment Suitable footwear if you are bei...

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Accessing the hospital out of hours

Last updated on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

There may be times when you need to leave or attend the hospital outside of normal hospital opening hours. Please speak with the ward team before leaving or attending. They will explain the correct access route to ensure you do not need to go through the Emergency Department. A clear process i...

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What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital Do what feels safe for you and follow the advice of your care team. If you’re able to get out of bed Sit out of bed for meals whenever possible Get dressed each day in your usual clothes Walk to the bathroom with support if needed Take short walk...

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