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- Infection Control
Title - Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Infection
Description - Clostridioides difficile or C. diff (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhoea. It can be found in the bowel (gut) of up to 3% of healthy adults and 66% of babies. After taking antibiotics, the normal balance of bacteria in the gut is disturbed and C difficile can grow and cause symptoms. It can usually be treated with a different type of antibiotic. However, diarrhoea is a common side effect of antibiotics and is not always due to C difficile. If C difficile infection is suspected, a diarrhoea sample will be sent to the laboratory for testing.Title - Norovirus (viral gastroenteritis)
Description - Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually gets better in about 2 days. Norovirus spreads easily among people. Anyone can get it, but the very young and the elderly are more at risk. Although there is an increase in the winter months, cases can occur in all seasons and can cause outbreaks of diarrhoea and/or vomiting in hospitals, care homes, schools, and cruise ships.Title - What is MRSA?
Description - What is MRSA? - Information for Patients and Carers
Title - Changing your name and gender marker on your medical records
Description - You can change your name, title, or gender with the NHS at any time by telling your General Practitioner or GP practice. Ideally, you should only change your gender marker and title when you feel sure that this is your new permanent name and gender identity. We are unable to make a permanent change on your medical records in any of our hospitals.Title - Your discharge from hospital
Description - You are here because you need treatment that can only be provided in hospital. Most patients are admitted to hospital through the Emergency Department. Initially you may be cared for in an observation or assessment ward, before moving to a different area of the hospital. This is to make sure you receive the most appropriate care for your needs. - Information Governance
- Intensive Care Unit
Title - Critical Care Services
Description - This booklet has been given to you to help you understand your recovery journey following your stay on the Critical Care Unit. Please remember that this is just a guide and that each person is different and may experience all, some or none of the things mentioned in this booklet; there is no set pattern for recovery.