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Colposcopy

Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix using a special microscope called a colposcope. It is required as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme to investigate women who have had abnormal cervical smears and to help decide if treatment is needed.  Most women who have an abnormal...

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Cancer spread to armpit

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

ATNEC Study When breast cancer has spread to the armpit, extra treatment to the armpit (either surgery or radiotherapy) is usually given after chemotherapy, but this can have long-lasting side effects.  This study aims to find out whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy (chemotherapy that a person w...

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Further resources including service leaflets

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Link to pain service leaflets  Pain PIL  Pain psychology PIL  Mindfulness PIL  Exercise PIL    Links to help you learn more about chronic pain:  https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/  https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/  https://www.tamethebeast.org/  Musculoskeletal conditions | T...

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Colposcopy Unit

Last updated on Thursday, January 23, 2025

Colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix using a special microscope called a colposcope. It is required as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Program to investigate women who have had abnormal cervical smears and to help decide if treatment is needed. Most women who have an abnormal sm...

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Tag:   vaginoscopy (1)     vulvoscopy (1)     Colposcopy (2)     cervix (2)     vagina (4)     vulva (2)     biopsy (3)     screening (14)     gynae (4)     gynaecology (4)     smear (5)    

Infection Prevention and Control

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everybody’s business within our hospitals. We have a strong commitment and dedication to protect our patients, visitors and staff from avoidable infection. We’re proud of our performance over the last few years in achieving significant reduction in infec...

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Tag:   infection (3)     prevention (2)     MRSA (3)     cDiff (2)     IPC (2)     Hygiene (1)     Clostridium difficile (1)     clean (1)     health (12)     soap (1)     antibacterial (1)     spread (1)     dirty (1)    

Medical Photography

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Medical Photography plays a crucial role in visually documenting patient conditions and medical procedures through photography and other imaging techniques. This specialised team collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to capture high-quality images that serve both clinical and educati...

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Taking part in research

Last updated on Friday, August 9, 2024

Research is vital in order to provide evidence to improve treatment for patients within our care. If your doctor is in agreement, you may be invited to participate whilst you are a patient at one of our hospitals.  Detailed information will be provided to enable you to make an informed decision...

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Mammography

Last updated on Friday, July 16, 2021

What we do The majority of mammography examinations will take place at our dedicated Breast Centre at Clatterbridge Hospital. Although we do run a satellite service at St Catherine’s Health Centre in Birkenhead. Patients may attend this unit through the National Breast Screening Programme or sy...

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Tag:   mammography (4)     mammogram (4)     breast (9)     cancer (22)     test (9)     scan (10)     xray (7)     x-ray (13)     x ray (6)