Direct closure of a wound with stitches aftercare advice
Information for patients who have had plastic and reconstructive surgery
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People
Number of people in A&E department
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Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:22
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty (UPPP) aftercare advice
Advice for patients who have had UPPP (operation to help snoring). which involves trimming the soft palate and removal of uvula
'One Stop' Nasal Fracture Clinic
Explains what happens in clinic and what is likely to happen during your treatment following a recent injury to your nose
12 tips to talking
Tips and suggestions to encourage your child to listen and talk
14-day bowel diary
Form to enable you to record your bowel movements over a 14-day period of time
24-hour oesophageal pH impedance testing
Explains what happens during the impedance test and how to prepare for it
24-hour oesophageal pH testing
Explains what happens during a 24-hour oesophageal pH test and how to prepare for it
28 day food and bowel diary
A diary to record your bowel movements over a 28-day period of time
3 Day Bladder Chart
Please complete this chart over three days. If you do not have the time during the week, you can complete the chart over a few weekends (when at home). This and other tests help your doctor make a diagnosis and keep an eye on your response to treatment.
5-day food and bowel diary
Form to record everything you eat and drink at different times of the day for five days and record bowel movements
Abdomen and pelvis ultrasound
What to expect when you come to have an ultrasound of your abdomen or pelvis
Abdomen and renal tract ultrasound
What to expect when you come to have an ultrasound of your abdomen (tummy)
Abdomen or pelvis CT scan
What happens during a CT scan of the abdomen or pelvis in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Abdomen ultrasound
What to expect when you come to have an ultrasound of your abdomen (tummy)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Explains what an abdominal aortic aneurysm is and what the possible risks are
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) open repair
Explains open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm - what is involved and what are the benefits and possible risks
Abdominal open hysterectomy
This information is for women who have decided to have an abdominal (open) hysterectomy (removal of the womb). It will outline what the procedure entails, risks and complications of the operation, as well as what to expect during your recovery.
Abdomino-perineal resection of the rectum (APER)
What happens during surgery to remove the rectum (the last part of the bowel before the back passage) and anal canal (back passage)
About Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
A brief summary of what psychosexual therapy entails
Access to health records application form
Application form to complete for access to health records