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- Day surgery
Day surgery, also known as same-day surgery, is performed when a patient can be safely discharged from hospital on the same day they are admitted.
- Deafness - a range of causes
Deafness is caused by many different events including injury, disease and genetic defects.
- Dealing with grief and loss
Grief counselling and bereavement services can help you with feelings of grief and loss caused by death, loss of control and independence due to ageing.
- Dealing with news about dying
It is important to acknowledge that you will respond in your own way to the news that you are dying. Respect your need to question, your need for silence and your need to talk.
- Death in hospital
Organising a funeral is an important part of grieving, so it is worth spending time to plan the funeral that you and the deceased person would want.
- Death of a baby
Miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is a shattering event for those expecting a baby. Grief and anxiety about subsequent pregnancies are common in these circumstances but counselling can help.
- Decision-making in hospital
This checklist provides a list of things to think about regarding health decisions in hospital.
- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms of a number of illnesses that affect the brain. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease, but there are other causes, including Parkinson's disease
- Dementia - activities and exercise
Participating in suitable activities can help a person with dementia to achieve purpose and pleasure.