Diagnostic Imaging provides a wide range of services at hospitals throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include X-ray exams, Fluoroscopy exams, CT scans, MRI scans, Ultrasound scans and Interventional procedures.
These are carried out in an Imaging Department (also sometimes called Radiology or X-ray).
For more information, please select the site where your appointment will take place below:
Haemophilia is a lifelong, inherited bleeding disorder. In haemophilia one of the clotting factor proteins, important for blood clotting, is either partly or completely missing. People with haemophilia take longer than normal to stop bleeding. They may have bled into joints and muscles without having had an injury.
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Arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in an artery. It’s dangerous as it can obstruct or stop the flow of blood to major organs, such as the heart or brain.
If a blood clot narrows one or more of the arteries leading to the heart, muscle pain known as angina can occur.
If a blood clot blocks the arteries leading to part of the heart muscle, it will cause a heart attack. If it blocks an artery in the brain, it will cause a stroke.
Symptoms, therefore, depend on where the blood clot has formed.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that develops within a deep vein in the body, usually in the leg.
Blood clots that develop in a vein are also known as venous thrombosis.
DVT usually occurs in a deep leg vein, a larger vein that runs through the muscles of the calf and the thigh. It can also occur in the pelvis or abdomen.
It can cause pain and swelling in the leg and may lead to complications such as pulmonary embolism.
DVT and pulmonary embolism together are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
The centre is based on the Ground Floor of the Medical Block in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
To contact the service call: 0141 211 4840 or 0141 211 5127 Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Out with these hours if you need urgent advice or treatment please phone the hospital switchboard on 0141 211 4000 and ask to speak to the haematologist on call for the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Haematology is the study of the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to blood. It involves the production of blood and its components, such as blood cells, haemoglobin, blood proteins and bone marrow.
Haematologists investigate, diagnose and treat diseases such as anaemia, leukaemia and lymphoma. They also care for patients with blood-clotting abnormalities and are responsible for ensuring that blood transfusions are safe and available when they are needed.
Haematologists can be biomedical scientists and clinical scientists who work in laboratories as well as medical staff who work with patients in clinics and on the wards. They can be involved throughout the patient’s journey, from the first hospital visit, through laboratory diagnosis to treatment.
Hundreds of thousands of blood tests are done every day in the UK.
Haemostasis is the human body’s response to blood vessel injury and bleeding. It involves a coordinated effort between platelets and numerous blood clotting proteins (or factors), resulting in the formation of a blood clot and subsequent stopping of the bleed.
Blood transfusion is the process of receiving blood or blood products.
Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood. Blood transfusion uses individual components of the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, clotting factors and platelets.
Assessment: all SWMS patients will undergo an initial assessment.
Treatment: SWMS is a structured education programme.
Patients referred to SWMS will undergo an initial assessment. They will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to the assessment. The assessment will cover a variety of areas that we know can influence your weight management, including questions about:
The initial assessment allows us to direct you towards the best treatment plan for you. This may include further assessment with a Clinical Psychologist and/or a Physiotherapist.
The SWMS is a structured lifestyle education programme delivered by a specialist multi-disciplinary team. This is primarily delivered in groups which are currently delivered online.
Some patients may be offered a 1:1 approach following assessment based on clinical need.
Our programme offers expert advice on diet, nutrition and physical activity, underpinned by psychological theory to support patients with their long term lifestyle change.
The standard SWMS programme aims to support weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. The specialist team will give advice and support with:
All advice is tailored to the individual patient and take into consideration any severe and complex health conditions that may have an impact on their ability to make the necessary changes.
The ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programme’ refers to the processes in place to ensure that patients are ready for their surgery and receive the care they need to get back to the comfort of their own home, as quickly as possible.
A huge part of improving a patient’s recovery after surgery is making sure they have a good understanding of what to expect before coming into the hospital. This website, information leaflets and appointments with the staff in the hospital are all opportunities to find out what will happen when you come into the hospital and how to prepare for it.
An operation and the healing process can place high physical demands on the body. In the weeks and months before an operation, you can take action to improve your health and fitness in preparation for surgery. If you do this then you will be back to your normal self, much quicker.
We make sure all patients get the same high level of care during their anaesthetic, surgery and afterwards on the ward, so we can get you back on your feet as soon as possible.
Physiotherapists and nursing will do this by:
This will all help to get your recovery off to the best possible start and do not increase the risk of any complications.
The sooner you can get moving and get back on your feet the better the result from your surgery. It can also helps reduce discomfort, if you have had a hip or knee replacement surgery.
We will ensure you have plenty of medication available to help ease the pain when you need it. In most cases, the discomfort significantly improves after only a few days.
When you come into the hospital you will be told how long your hospital stay is likely to be, so you know what to expect.
The planned duration of stay will vary depending on the specifics of your operation and which hospital you are attending. You will be assessed regularly after your surgery to check how you are progressing and to check for any complications.
You will be discharged home when you are ready even if this is earlier than the planned date. If you need a little more help don’t worry, you will not be discharged until you are ready.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the rhythm and electrical activity of your heart. ECG’s can often be done by your GP (family doctor) if he/she suspects that you might have heart disease or you may be referred to your local hospital to have an ECG done.
You will have several small sticky patches (electrodes) placed on your arms, legs and chest. These patches are connected to an ‘ECG recorder’ which picks up the electrical signals produced with each heart beat so that a ‘heart trace’ can be recorded.
The test is quick and painless and is important for spotting any irregular heartbeats, such as it beating too fast.
An ECG can show if you have had a heart attack or problems with your heart rhythm but, other tests may be required to make certain.
Some patients will be given an exercise ECG. This test is the same as the EGC but you will be asked to walk on a treadmill. This will start slowly on the level and then gets a bit faster and a bit steeper. Your ‘heart trace’ will be recorded at the same time.
This test helps the doctor decide whether or not it is likely that you have a narrowing in the coronary arteries. If you have a very abnormal Exercise ECG you may be advised to have a coronary angiogram.
Almost all patients with angina or who have had a heart attack, who can walk comfortably on a treadmill, will have a treadmill Exercise ECG test.
If you cannot manage a treadmill test there are other tests that can give the doctor similar information.
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We are a team of dietitians, support workers and administrative staff. Our dietitians assess and treat nutritional and dietary issues in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals and health centres, across the health board area. The paediatric service also provide a Scotland wide service for inherited metabolic diseases and shared care to other areas.
Dietitians are Allied Health Professionals registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) who specialise in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of dietary issues for individual people and the wider population. The term “dietitian” is legally protected; only people that are suitably trained and registered with the HCPC can use this title.
A Dietitian will assess your dietary intake and will work with you to develop and agree a treatment plan to help meet your goals in relation to your health concerns. Examples of the benefits of seeing a Dietitian are:
Our governing body is the British Dietetics Association (BDA). See below for more information on dietetics. The site also provides information on a variety of topics including, “How to become a dietitian” and information on self management of certain conditions – see “Food Facts”.
You can ask your General Practitioner (GP) or other health care professional to refer you to a dietitian.
If you are under the care of a hospital consultant they, or a specialist nurse attached to the multi-disciplinary service, can also refer you to a dietitian.
Your appointment will either be face to face, by telephone or using NHS Near me video consultation. NHS Near me is new video consultation, more information is available on the button below
Most patients seen in colposcopy clinics do not have cancer. The aim is to spot and treat abnormalities before they become cancerous. Clinics provide care for women with abnormal cervical smears. They diagnose and treat various conditions including abnormal cells and early cancers of the cervix. They also care for women with other conditions affecting the vulva and vagina.
Colposcopy is an examination to look closely at the cervix (neck of the womb) using a special microscope. Similar examination may be performed at the vulva (vulvoscopy) or vagina (vaginoscopy). Small tissue samples (biopsies) may be taken to check for any pre-cancerous or cancerous change. Treatment for pre-cancerous change can also be done at the same time if needed.
Our clinics mainly provide care for women with abnormal cervical smears. We diagnose and treat various conditions including abnormal cells and early cancers of the cervix. We also care for women with other conditions affecting the vulva and vagina.
Women with:
The doctor will check your details and smear history. You will be asked to get changed in a private area and the doctor will examine you on a couch with leg supports.
A speculum will be placed into the vagina (similar to a smear test). A solution will then be applied to the cervix to help show up any abnormalities.
If any abnormality is seen, the doctor may:
A tiny sample of the surface of the cervix will be taken and sent to the lab for testing. This may sting briefly.
For those who need treatment, a local anaesthetic is injected into the cervix (this can sting a little for a very short time), so you will not feel any pain during treatment.
We offer 2 types of treatment:
If you need to contact the clinic for any reason e.g. you are running a little late, the contact number are as follows:
Further information on smear can be obtained from the NHS Inform Cervical Screening Smear Test webpage.
Further details on colposcopy can be obtained from the NHS Inform Colposcopy webpage.
For the small number of women who receive a diagnosis of cervical cancer, support and information will have been given by the colposcopy team and your local Clinical Nurse Specialist. Further useful information may be obtained from:
Orthoptists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, management and monitoring of a variety of eye disorders in both adults and children. The disorders can be caused by issues with the muscles around the eyes, or issues with the nerves enabling the brain to communicate with the eyes.
Orthoptists work with a variety of patients of all ages, including those with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain tumours or multiple sclerosis. They provide a range of treatment and management options for conditions causing blurred, double vision and oscillating vision (where objects appear to move even when they are still).
Many of us take our eyesight for granted, having any of these symptoms can make even simple everyday tasks very difficult and unpleasant, and in some cases unsafe. Patients may be provided with eye patches, eye exercises, prisms or glasses which can help to relieve symptoms and drastically improve quality of life.
The majority of Orthoptists are employed by the NHS in hospitals and community services, working with a wider team alongside Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.
If you are concerned about reduced vision, double vision, see a squint in the eye or changes in lid position then you should contact your GP or local optician for a referral to our service.
The department is staffed by 8 full-time and 5 part-time members of staff and 3 receptionists. They work across a number of hospital sites.
The Orthoptic department is a teaching department for undergraduate orthoptists and a range of medical and other health professionals. They will always ask your permission to be tested by students, who are always supervised by trained staff.
Many of the clinics above are shared care clinics with Ophthalmology Consultants.
The Orthoptic service operates on a referral system via:
Head of Department: Marie Cleary
Call: 0141 211 1042, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
All new patients will have Orthoptic assessment which will last 15-30 minutes. On consent eye drops will be instilled before seeing the Optometrist for the sight test (more information regarding the drops will be provided on assessment). The drops will enlarge the pupil and in order to do so it takes 30-45 minutes to work. This will allow the Optometrist to have an accurate assessment of the back of the eye and to determine if a prescription for glasses is necessary which will likely take around 15 minutes. The first appointment is always longer.
All new adult patients will have an Orthoptic assessment which typically lasts between 30-45 minutes. If necessary eye drops may be instilled to enlarge the pupil allowing a thorough assessment of the eye by the doctor. It is advised on your first visit not to drive to your appointment as the drops will blur your vision. Doctor examination time varies dependent on patient and clinic.
Please bring along the following:
Vision Screening is carried out in pre-school age children, within the School year prior to starting Primary School. There is evidence base on the reasoning for choosing this particular age group. Our assessment consists of checking child’s vision in either eye individually and eye movements. We have a variety of tests available for each aspect of testing.
Once the child has been tested if they do not meet pass criteria we refer to either your local optician or ourselves. The likelihood of reason for referral will be that the vision was found to be reduced in one or both eyes, a difference in vision was found between the eyes and/or an abnormality of eye movements was noted.
Your child will first see an Orthoptist who will recheck visions in either eye and eye movements (similar tests to those carried out at the nursery) taking around 15-30 minutes. On consent eye drops to enlarge the pupils will be instilled before seeing the Optometrist for the sight test (more information regarding the drops will be provided on assessment). The drop takes around 30-45 minutes to work. This will allow the Optometrist to have an accurate assessment of the back of the eye and to determine a prescription is necessary which will likely take around 15 minutes. The first appointment is always longer.
**Times vary dependent on how the clinic is running**.
To cancel or change your appointments please telephone the number on your appointment letter. This may allow us to give your appointment time to another patient. Please do not attend if you are unwell. Phone the department if you need advice we are always happy to help.
If you do not attend an appointment without telling the clinic in advance this will be recorded as Did Not Attend appointment. This is in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Did Not Attend and Cancellation Policy.
At around 4-7 months baby’s first tooth should appear. A baby who is attached well at the breast will be unable to bite down when they begin teething. The nipple is positioned far back into his or her mouth and the tongue will cover the lower gum. Ensuring baby is well attached is key.
As babies develop they become more inquisitive:
Try to ignore other people’s opinions – all that matters is breastfeeding baby for as long as you can to give them the best start.
Some women give up on breastfeeding once they return to work,but this doesn’t have to happen.
Employers have a legal duty to support working, breastfeeding mums.
There are laws in place to protect breastfeeding working mums and many employers have special policies to make breastfeeding and expressing in the workplace as easy and as comfortable as possible.
To make sure your employer is ready to support you, you must write to them and let them know that you want to continue breastfeeding when you return to work -the earlier you let them know the better. Your employer will have to carry out a risk assessment to make sure it’s safe for you to breastfeed or express milk at work. Ideally, you should have access to:
Just like normal milk, breast milk must be stored carefully to stop it going sour.
Follow these tips to make sure none of your milk goes to waste.