Gastroenterology Patient-initiated follow-up appointments
What is a patient-initiated follow-up appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts...
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What is a patient-initiated follow-up appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts...
Introduction This booklet aims to provide you with information about your PEG tube. It explains what the procedure is, how it is performed, and gives aftercare advice. If you...
Always read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your Picolax sachets. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. These instructions may differ slightly from...
These instructions may differ slightly from the manufacturer’s information leaflet, however, please follow this schedule if your bowel investigation is being performed in the Endoscopy Unit. Please read this...
Always read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your Picolax sachets. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. These instructions may differ slightly from...
These instructions may differ slightly from the manufacturer’s information leaflet, however, please follow this schedule if your bowel investigation is being performed in the Endoscopy Unit. Please read this...
Diagram of the endoscopy procedure Introduction You have been advised to have a procedure known as Banding of Oesophageal Varices or Injection Sclerotherapy. This procedure requires your formal consent....
Introduction You have been advised by your hospital doctor to have a procedure known as an EMR. This procedure requires your formal consent. This booklet has been written to...
What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)? AKI is also known as acute renal failure. If you have AKI it means your kidneys have suddenly stopped working properly. It is...
This information is provided by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. To view the leaflet visit:...