 Patient Information |
| The craniofacial
clinic is multi-disciplinary. This means that several kinds of specialists are
available in the clinic to help decide which is the best treatment for you or
your child. Working as a team helps us to assess your needs more speedily and
means that we can discuss the full range of options with you and identify the
most appropriate investigations and treatments. |
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| You may also need
to see a specialist in another clinic, to deal with a particular aspect of your
care. If you do, we will try our best to arrange all your appointments on one
day, to save you making several trips to the hospital. |
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| When you arrive
at the hospital, please report to the reception desk on Level LG1 of the West
Wing at the John Radcliffe hospital, Plastic Surgery/ENT Outpatients. One of
our specialist nurses will then guide you through the clinic
process. |
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| During your
visit, we may ask you to have x-rays, scans, or photographs. These will all
help to identify the medical care you or child may need. After your initial
assessment, you may need to return to the clinic for further medical
investigations or follow-up. |
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| Accommodation/Transport |
| We are aware
that you may have to travel some distance to the clinic. In some cases we may
be able to arrange accommodation for you. To find out if we can, please
telephone our office on 01865 231085. In some circumstances, the Trust will
assist with transport costs. |
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| How do I get more information? |
| There are various
websites that offer excellent information about craniofacial conditions.
However, the information provided is intended as a resource and not as a means
for you to diagnose yourself or your child. If you want to find out more about
general craniofacial conditions, we recommend that you consult
www.headlines.org.uk (Headlines is a registered charity
for craniofacial support) and
www.changingfaces.co.uk. |
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| Alternatively,
you can request further information from the team via the Craniofacial Unit
secretary on 01865 231085. |
| We hope this
leaflet has answered some of your questions, but please feel free to contact us
if you would like any more information. |
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