Routine pregnancy testing for young women
Explains why all female patients who are 12 years old or above have a routine pregnancy test before some procedures
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass RYGB) surgery
Information about Roux-en-Y gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits
Read moreRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists - Patient information translations
This link takes you to the RCOG website page where you can look for information published by them on various pregnancy and gynaecology related conditions which have been translated into different languages.
Read moreSacro iliac joint radiofrequency denervation
Treatment to nerve supply to the joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the small of the back is burnt with the help of a needle and electricity
Read moreSacro-iliac joint injection
Outlines what to expect during sacro-iliac joint injection treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreSacroplasty treatment of sacral fracture with bone cement
Explains a procedure known as “sacroplasty”, what is involved, the benefits and possible risks
Read moreSacrospinous fixation (SSF)
This leaflet is to help you understand the sacrospinous fixation operation (repair of prolapse).
Read moreSafeguarding adults from abuse and neglect
Helping people experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect to protect themselves
Read moreSafer sleep for babies
This takes you to the Lullaby Trust website which is a registered charity who work to promote awareness to reduce the number of SIDS deaths and provide support to bereaved families.
Read moreSalicylate sensitivity
Outlines what salicylate sensitivity is and gives someadvice on cutting out/down on the things that may be causing your symptoms
Read moreSalicylates (children)
Outlines the food traffic light system for children who are sensitive to salicylates
Read moreSalivary duct dilatation and stone removal aftercare
Advice following a procedure to unblock your salivary duct or gland
Read moreSalivary gland / neck surgery aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following salivary gland / neck surgery including branchial cyst / neck node biopsy
Read moreSalivary mucoceles
Management or treatment of a cyst that arises following a blockage of a small salivary gland
Read moreSAM suction unit user guide
Guide to assist patients in the use and maintenance of a home suction unit, in order to optimise function, patient safety and unit effectiveness
Read moreScaphoid (wrist) injury discharge advice
For patients with an injury/suspected fracture of the scaphoid (wrist) bone - explains what happens next
Read moreScar massage following breast cancer surgery
Outlines the benefits of scar massage following breast cancer surgery, and explains how to do it
Read moreScar tissue mobilisation following childbirth
This leaflet gives you information and advice about scar tissue mobilisation (massage) for childbirth scars (following tears or an episiotomy).
Read moreScarf osteotomy (bunion repair)
Information about treatment options for hallus valgus (bunions)
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