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- Gastroenterology
Title - What is the Multi-Disciplinary Team?
Description - Every patient who has a diagnosis of cancer, has to be discussed at a MDT meeting. An MDT is made up of medical and non-medical professionals, who are responsible for your care. It includes doctors (surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncologists to name a few), specialist nurses and allied health professionals, such as dieticians and physiotherapists. - Gynaecology
Title - Botox injections to treat overactive bladder
Description - You should take your time to read this leaflet. It is your right to know about your planned operation/procedure, why it has been recommended, what the alternatives are and what the risks and benefits are. These should be covered in this leaflet.Title - Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Description - There are more than 100 types of HPV. About 40 of these can infect the genital area of both men and women. They are called genital HPVs. Some of these cause genital warts and others can cause changes in the cervical cells that may eventually progress to cancer cells. These changes are usually detected by your cervical screening test, having a colposcopy or a biopsy.Title - Manual vacuum aspiration
Description - This patient information leaflet provides information about the steps of manual vacuum aspiration for the termination of a pregnancy. It is a surgical procedure for the termination of a pregnancy as an outpatient if you are less than 9 weeks’ pregnant. It is hoped that through reading this information it will help you to be prepared for what will happen during your treatment.Title - Obesity effect on the pelvic floor risk for surgery
Description - The information provided in this leaflet should be used as a guide. You should take your time to read this leaflet. It is your right to know about your planned treatment, why it has been recommended, what the alternatives are and what the risks and benefits are for you as an individual. You may also wish to ask about your gynaecologist’s personal experience and results of treating your condition.