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The diagnosis of a small fracture (or break) of the radial head or neck of your elbow has been made at your visit to the A&E Department / Walk-In Centre. This injury will almost always heal up well and no specific treatment is likely. You will have been provided with an arm sling. This will […]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital have referred you to The Freeman Hospital for further advice around your liver disease. This may include consideration for a liver transplant assessment or any other interventions, that may improve your liver disease. Please be reassured that your routine care will still continue at the QEH, including drainage of ascites if […]

What is a radioisotope scan?  This is a scan to look at the function of certain organs in the body. Is there any preparation? For most scans you do not need to do anything special beforehand. You may need to stop eating before some tests. You will be asked to do this in your appointment […]

Radioiodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) since the 1940’s. It has been shown that for many people it is better than drug therapy and surgery. Your consultant has decided that this is the best way of treating your thyroid gland and they will have discussed this with you in clinic. How does […]

Radioiodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) since the 1940’s. It has been shown that for many people it is better than drug therapy and surgery. Your consultant has decided that this is the best way of treating your thyroid gland and they will have discussed this with you in clinic. How does […]