Board agenda and papers January 2023
Agenda and papers for the QE Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust board of directors meeting on Wednesday 25th January 2023.
Patient Cancer Podcast Dislaimer
This disclaimer applies to you when you view, access or otherwise use the “Patient Cancer Series” podcast located on YouTube, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Topic: Cancer services
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Your guide to having tests for suspected pulmonary embolism during pregnancy
Your guide to having tests for suspected pulmonary embolism during pregnancy Who needs this leaflet? You need this information if you are pregnant and doctors have advised that you need diagnostic tests to look for pulmonary embolism. What is Pulmonary Embolism? Abnormal blood clots can sometimes form in veins, usually in the legs. Clots can […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
SeHCAT Test
Why do I need this test? A Tauroselcholic [75selenium] acid known as a SeHCAT (pronounced “see cat”) test is used to diagnose bile acid (sometimes called bile salt) malabsorption. Bile acids are produced in your liver and are passed into your small intestine after you have eaten a meal. Most of the bile acids should […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioisotope Scan Radiology Department Medical Physics
Radioisotope Scan 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 […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioiodine Treatment Higher Dose
Instructions for patients This information leaflet is to help you prepare for your radioiodine treatment. Introduction 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 […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioiodine Treatment Standard Dose
Instructions for patients This information leaflet is to help you prepare for your radioiodine treatment. Introduction 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 […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient Information Myocardial Perfusion Scan
Myocardial Perfusion Scan A Myocardial Perfusion Scan is a scan to look at the blood supply to your heart muscle. Why do I need this test? You have been referred for this scan by one of the hospital Consultants or a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner. You may already have existing heart problems which need further review, […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) test
Radiology Department – Medical Physics Radiology Department – Medical Physics What is a GFR test? This is a test to work out how well your kidneys are working. Is there any preparation? You may have a light breakfast on the morning of your test, e.g. cereal or toast. (Avoid protein e.g. sausage, bacon and eggs) […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Breastfeeding Guidance for Medical Physics Investigations
Breastfeeding and Medical Physics This information leaflet is to help you prepare before and after your medical physics procedure if you are breastfeeding. Background Medical physics investigations involve the administration of a radioactive tracer (radiopharmaceutical). Depending on the test you are coming for this may be given to you as an injection, swallowed or breathed […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors