Inpatient Medicine for the Elderly and Stroke services for the north of Edinburgh are provided at the Western General Hospital. These pages provide information on our inpatient wards and the various liaison services we run to support the care of elderly patients across the hospital. We aim to discharge patients home or a more homely
This webpage gives you information about having an anaesthetic for your operation. What is an anaesthetic? An anaesthetic stops you feeling pain or unpleasant sensations during your operation. There are different types of anaesthetic: Local anaesthetic An injection which numbs a small part of your body to stop you feeling pain. Regional anaesthetic An injection
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We have compiled a list of possible questions you may have, and some resources to help you cope during this challenging time. Please click on the relevant question for further information. The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only, and we advise that you consider whether the advice is appropriate
Please ask your own doctor or the SLC staff for individual advice.These questions and answers are for general advice and information only and should not be taken as specific medical advice. Why do I need an X-ray if I’ve had a CT scan? Not all kidney stones show up on an ordinary X-ray but almost
Question Answer 1. Are there set up costs (and annual charges) which our health board /hospital will have to pay in order to use the Digital Heart Manuals? No. Most definitely not. There are no set up costs or annual charges. 2. How much do the Digital Heart Manuals cost per patient? Our Digital Heart
The SLTU has produced an information handbook for patients coming to the Transplant Unit for assessment for liver transplant. The following pages are adapted from this handbook covering the main aspects of liver transplantation at the SLTU. It has been specifically written for patients and their families. Download the Liver Transplant – Your questions answered
Please refer to our frequently asked questions where we have tried to answer most queries, before contacting us. Our telephone advice line number is extremely busy. To help us ensure we address your question, please direct your call to the most appropriate service. All messages will be recorded. Please leave your name, date of birth and a
1. Who should I contact if my brace is causing me problems?Contact your Orthotic Department right away to arrange an appointment. It is important that any problems are resolved quickly. 2. Who should I contact if my brace needs repaired? Contact your Orthotic Department right away to arrange a repair. You may not need to be present
The primary care pharmacy team have prepared the following training materials for Care Home staff to access, in order to help with medicines management training in Care Homes. The following three types of training material have been provided: Baseline Training This training material includes a narrated presentation and an accompanying workbook. The training covers: This
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