PIF Categories: Endoscopy (Outpatients)
Having a Naso-Endoscopy
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a gastroscopy (OGD). You have agreed to have this carried out as a […]
PillCam™ patient procedure brochure
A colon exam in a capsule: No sedation, no radiation. By Medtronic. Peace-of-mind with clear visualisation to aid diagnosis The PillCam™ COLON capsule is an easy to swallow pill with […]
Cytosponge/EndoSign (Capsule Sponge)
Introduction This leaflet provides you with information about a new test called Capsule Sponge. It explains: What the test is and why you might need it How you prepare for […]
Additional information – Entonox
What is Entonox? Entonox is the trade name for the mixture of 50% Oxygen and 50% Nitrous Oxide, also known as ‘gas and air’. It is a fairly strong pain […]
Additional information – Having a procedure with a training Endoscopist
Endoscopy Training at Bedford Hospital Bedford Hospital contributes to the training of Endoscopists and as a result has several trainees working in Endoscopy; this leaflet is provided to inform you […]
Having an ERCP (Outpatients)
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a ERCP. We will need to have your informed and signed consent before […]
Having an Endobronchial Ultrasound
Introduction You have been advised to have an Endo-Bronchial Ultra Sound (EBUS) to help find the cause of your symptoms and to take a biopsy. This leaflet may not answer […]
Having a Gastroscopy (Outpatient)
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a gastroscopy (OGD). We will need to have your formal consent before we […]
Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Outpatients)
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a flexible sigmoidoscopy to help find the cause of your symptoms. We will […]
Having a Colonoscopy (Outpatients)
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a colonoscopy to help find the cause of your symptoms. We will need […]