
Patient Information Leaflets
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Managing everyday activities one-handed after a visit to A&E
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home while you are not able to use one arm / hand due to your fracture or injury
Read moreManaging wind (flatus incontinence)
Outlines some possible causes of excessive flatus (wind) and gives advice on minimising and managing it
Read moreManaging your pain after an operation in the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU)
Information about treating your pain after your operation on the Adult Day Surgery Unit (ADSU)
Read moreManipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) and arthroscopic capsular release (ACR) surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreMantoux test
Information for people having a Mantoux test (Tuberculin skin test) – a screening tool for tuberculosis (TB)
Read moreMantoux test checklist
Mantoux (Tuberculin skin test) checklist: to check for exposure to tuberculosis (TB)
Read moreManual removal of a PEG tube - aftercare advice
Gives aftercare advice following the removal of a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube using manual traction.
Read moreManual vacuum aspiration (MVA)
We are really sorry that you have had a miscarriage. Hopefully, you have had information about the different treatments we can give you. One of these is called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA). This leaflet tells you about the benefits and risks of MVA and what to expect when you come to hospital.
Read moreMasako swallow base of tongue strengthening exercises
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the Masako swallowing exercise for rehabilitation
Read moreMastectomy
Explains what will happen when you come into hospital for a breast removal operation
Read moreMastoid surgery
Information about ear operations which include combined approach tympanoplasty, modified radical mastoidectomy and cortical mastoidectomy
Read moreMaternity Assessment Unit
This is where you will come for unscheduled visits with urgent pregnancy-related concerns (i.e. reduced movements, bleeding, urgent health worries), when you are in labour, or with immediate urgent postnatal concerns. Please contact the Triage line 0118 322 7304 for advice.
Read moreMeasles
Explains what measles is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Read moreMechanical or manual cervical traction patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during cervical (neck) traction treatment
Read moreMechanical or manual lumbar traction patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during lumbar (back) traction treatment
Read moreMeckel's diverticulum scan as an outpatient (adults)
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation that is used to diagnose Meckel’s diverticulum - a pouch in the lower part of the small intestine
Read moreMeckel's diverticulum scan for children
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation that is used to diagnose Meckel’s diverticulum - a pouch in the lower part of the small intestine
Read moreMedial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction advice and exercises
What will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation and advice and exercises afterwards
Read moreMedical management of first trimester miscarriage
We are very sorry that you are experiencing a miscarriage. We hope this leaflet will answer some of the questions you may have about medical management of miscarriage.
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