71
People
Number of people in A&E department
2:26
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
1:13
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Double vision (diplopia)
Explains what double vision is, what causes it and what treatment options are available
Read moreDrainage of ascitic fluid (paracentesis)
Explains what happens during paracentesis (drainage of ascitic fluids)
Read moreDrainage of seromas resulting from breast surgery
Explains procedure to drain seroma (collection of fluid under the wound or in the armpit) after a breast or lymph node operation
Read moreDriving after injury
Advice on driving legally and safety following an injury resulting in a visit to the Emergency Department (A&E).
Read moreDupuytren's disease
Explains what Dupuytren’s disease is and outlines possible management options
Read moreDVT (deep vein thrombosis) ultrasound
DVT ultrasound (doppler or duplex) to find out whether or not there is a blood clot, called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in one of the veins in the leg
Read moreDVT Clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
What you can expect on your first visit to the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Clinic at the RBH
Read moreDVT removal and venous stenting
Explains what deep vein thrombosis (DVT) removal and venous stenting is, what happens before, during and after the procedure, and the outcomes and the risks
Read moreDynamic hip screw advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had a dynamic hip screw following a fractured neck of femur (hip fracture)
Read moreDysarthria (speech disorder)
Explains what dysarthria is, how it may affect you, and what help and support is available for patients with dysarthria
Read moreEar Care Clinic (ENT)
Information about a clinic for ear wax management for patients with structurally abnormal ears, e.g. those with mastoidectomy cavities
Read moreEar drop usage (Dorrell Ward)
Instructions for patients who have to use ear drops as part of their treatment
Read moreEar wax management (children)
Advice on managing ear wax in children for parents and carers
Read moreEar, Nose & Throat (ENT) Assessment Unit
Explains what happens in the EAU and what you can expect when you attend
Read moreEar, nose and throat (ENT) Outpatient appointments
Outlines what to expect during your first outpatient appointment
Read moreEar, nose and throat (ENT) patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Ears, Nose and Throat Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
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