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Elderly Care Surgical Liaison Service
Explains how the Surgical Liaison Service can help you or your relative to best prepare for an operation
Read moreElective caesarean birth
This booklet was co-created with people who have had Caesarean births and will explain what happens, what you need to do, and what to expect before, during and after your birth. This will include information on ‘enhanced recovery’ and what you can do to physically and mentally prepare for the birth.
Read moreElective caesaren birth - partners information
This leaflet will give you some more information about what to expect during the Caesarean birth as we know many people will have not been in an operating theatre before. It will also offer advice and explain what your role is.
Read moreEmergency contraception
Emergency Department (A&E) advice on the safe use of emergency contraception
Read moreEmergency Department Therapy Service
Explains how the Occupational Therapy Service can help you to return home safely after your visit to the Emergency Department
Read moreEmmer Green Hip Fracture Unit discharge
Outlines the discharge procedure for patients on Emmer Green Hip Fracture Unit
Read moreEmmer Green Ward welcome (vascular patients only)
Information for patients staying on the ward following treatment for vascular conditions at John Radcliffe Hospital
Read moreEnd of life - Nutritional considerations for patients nearing the end of life
Advice on supporting people at the end of life - centred on helping individuals to be as comfortable as possible, and to maximize their quality of life
Read moreEndobronchial ultrasound
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera called a bronchoscope and ultrasound machine
Read moreEndocrine therapy for breast cancer
Gives general advice and outlines possible side effects for individuals having endocrine therapy
Read moreEndometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding
This leaflet tells you about the procedure. It describes the benefits, the risks and what other treatments you can have.
Read moreEndometrial hyperplasia
You have been given this leaflet to help explain what endometrial hyperplasia is and how the condition is managed and treated.
Read moreEndometriosis
Endometriosis is a very common condition where cells of the lining of the womb (the endometrium) are found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis and around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It mainly affects women during their reproductive years.
Read moreEndoscopic and radiological colonic stent insertion
Information about colonic stents and what to expect before, during and after insertion
Read moreEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of the bowel
Procedure where a polyp (growth) is removed from the colon (bowel) - usually performed during an investigation called a colonoscopy or a flexible sigmoidoscopy
Read moreEndoscopic removal of a PEG feeding tube - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the endoscopic (using a scope) removal of a PEG tube.
Read moreEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) aftercare advice
Advice following an examination of your biliary and pancreatic system in the Endoscopy Unit
Read moreEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) explained
Explains what to expect during an examination used to diagnose problems with the pancreas and bile ducts
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