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New Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Risk Awareness Tool for patients to use when considering cosmetic breast implant surgery.
Privacy notice for patients participating in surgical site infection surveillance.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.
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Tell DVLA you've had an operation if you're still unable to drive 3 months after the surgery
How to use a case-control study to evaluate your digital health product.
How to confirm a measles diagnosis, manage cases and contacts, control infection, and vaccinate young or partially-covered patients.
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