Waiting for hospital treatment?
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While You Wait now has additional information to support people waiting for treatment under Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology and Children’s services.
If you’re waiting for any of the following procedures listed below, you’ll find information about what to expect and what you can do during your waiting time to prepare and get the best possible outcome from your treatment.
You will also find information on what to do if your health is deteriorating including signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate you need to seek medical help.
Orthopaedics
If you are waiting for any of the following procedures click here to find more information and advice.
Knee replacement | Knee ligament | Knee arthroscopy | Hip replacement | Shoulder replacement | Carpal Tunnel
Gastroenterology
If you are waiting for any of the following procedures click here for more information and advice.
Gastroscopy | Colonoscopy | Flexible sigmoidoscopy | CT colonography | FibroScan
Children’s surgery
If your child is waiting for treatment click here to find more information about the following:
Managing common childhood illnesses | Managing pain | Mental Health | Preparing for admission | Sepsis | Children’s urology services | Children’s dental services
