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Useful Words and Terminology Glossary

You have a right to understand and take part in decisions about your care. But medical words are often complicated

To help you understand medical language, this Useful Words Glossary from Liver UK defines the most common terms you may hear from doctors or Nurses.

Useful Words Glossary

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If you have more questions, you can also call the Liver UK nurse-led helpline on 0800 652 7330 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   

Weekly Service timetable

The Hepatology weekly timetable provides an overview of our core clinical services

 
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Hepatology Liver MDT Decompensated Liver MDT Dorset Cancer MDT Routine Nurse Led Follow Up Clinic Routine Nurse Led Follow Up Clinic
Routine Nurse Led Follow Up Clinic Acute paracentesis Day Cases Dedicated HCC Clinic Decompensated Liver Consultant Led Clinic Decompensated Liver Clinic
Dedicated Varices Screening

Consultant Led Clinic Review

Viral Hepatitis Nurse Led Clinic

Acute paracentesis Day Cases

Acute Patient Review Clinic

Dedicated Fibroscan Lists

New Patients - Nurse Led Clinic Review

Acute Patient Review Clinic Acute Patient Review Clinic

Virtual Nurse Led Review Clinic

Acute Patient Review Clinic Acute Patient Review Clinic Virtual Nurse Led Review Clinic

Virtual Nurse Led Review Clinic

 Dedicated Fibroscan Lists
Virtual Nurse Led Review Clinic Virtual Nurse Led Review Clinic  Dedicated Fibroscan Lists    
  Hepatology Liver MDT      
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