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Archive: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
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...
How to take Picolax (Double Procedure)
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...
How to take Moviprep (Double Procedure)
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...
How to take Picolax
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...
How to Take Moviprep
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...
Gastroscopy with Banding of Oesophageal Varices or Injection of Sclerotherapy
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....
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
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...