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Clinical Biochemistry

Last updated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...

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Tag:   Clinical Biochemistry (1)     biochemistry (1)     blood (10)     urine (5)     cholesterol (1)     diabetes (7)     liver (3)     hormones (3)    

Early Supported Discharge

Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018

This service aims to facilitate the transition home from hospital following a stroke. The team are able to provide intensive rehabilitation in a patient’s home and patients could be seen up to five times a week by therapists as part of a seven day service. ESD is an alternative to inpatient reh...

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Tag:   support (24)     discharge (9)     stroke (8)     brain (4)     blood (10)     clot (2)     bleed (2)    

Health care associated infections (HCAIs)

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...

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Tag:   HCAI (1)     MRSA (3)     cDiff (2)     c.difficile (1)     lungs (4)     skin (8)     blood poisoning (1)    

Pre-op Assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

To ensure your fitness for surgery you will have a pre-op assessment. If you do not have this your planned procedure cannot take place.  An initial assessment may be carried out straight after your clinic appointment or by telephone at another time. Your appointment letter will inform you if you...

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Wirral and Chester Kidney Service

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Our renal service is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) It is far easier to manage your condition if you understand what kidneys do, what happens when they stop working as they should, an...

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Tag:   wirral (7)     kidney (6)     nephron (1)     Erythropoetin (2)     Renin (2)     filter (2)     blood pressure (2)     calcium (1)     Vitamin D (2)    

FAQs: Health Care Communications

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

1. Who are HealthCare Communications?Healthcare Communications (HCC) are the external company approved by Wirral University Teaching Hospital to provide a reminder service to patients regarding their planned outpatient appointments to reduce the number of appointments being missed. 2. What is th...

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Tag:   FAQ (2)     questions (3)     patient (17)     feedback (28)     data (1)     HCC (1)     Healthcare communications (2)     communications (3)    

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) clinic

Last updated on Monday, February 8, 2021

Men and women with any problems related to passing urine (referred to as Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) are seen in this clinic. They have an assessment by either a Urologist or a nurse specialist and have a flow test, bladder scan and symptom assessment questionnaires filled to clearly understand...

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Hearing Aid Fitting Appointments

Last updated on Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The hearing aid fitting will normally last for one hour. At this appointment the audiologist will use a computer to programme your hearing aids so that they suit you and give you the best results. You will be shown how to use and care for your hearing aids and how to get the best from them....

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Tag:   hearing aid (8)     hearing assistance (3)     hear (3)     ear (9)     loop (4)     mould (2)     ear mould (1)     earmould (1)     fitting (4)     appointment (26)     audiology (10)