Gynaecology
We believe in delivering high quality care, being aware of every woman's individual needs and promoting their wellbeing, health and dignity.
Bramshaw women's unit is a 32 bedded ward on H level at the Princess Anne Hospital. We care for ladies experiencing problems in all the specialities that gynaecology encompasses: surgical oncology, urogynaecology, general gynaecology, laparoscopic treatments and early pregnancy. Ladies experiencing difficulties during the first 21 weeks and six days of their pregnancy come to the Bramshaw unit. We also care for patients undergoing breast surgery and some general surgical procedures. Bramshaw accepts patients directly to the ward via their GPs or sometimes ambulance control; these patients are seen on the ward, avoiding the emergency department.
The pre-clerking team. Pre-clerking is undertaken on all elective surgical patients prior to admission. This ensures they are fit for surgery on day of admission. During this visit the patient is seen by the nurse, and if possible the doctor and anaesthetist and any investigations needed are carried out, for example, x-rays and blood tests.
The early pregnancy unit take referrals from GPs and the emergency department by a process of booked appointments. 300 – 350 pregnant ladies each month are assessed in EPU either by a doctor or a sister and may be admitted to the main unit if required.
The hysteroscopy and colposcopy unit has clinics running on weekdays. Many "minor" procedures can now be carried out in these clinics as outpatient interventions.
The day gynaecological unit admits patients for minor surgery that day and providing they are fit enough, they are discharged home later the same day. Also a majority of major cases are admitted through this unit prior to theatre.
The urodynamics department provides extensive, specialised investigations and treatments of urogynaecological conditions.
Because of the sensitive nature of the work that is undertaken on the gynaecological unit we believe in providing a holistic approach to the care that we give, using teamwork and incorporating the support of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Bramshaw ward managers – Elizabeth Millard and Fiona Durno
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Pre clerking sister – Bryony Drinkwater
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EPU sister – Mandy Rees
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Colposcopy and hysteroscopy sister – Michelle Eele
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Day gynaecology unit sister – Sue D`Santos - Rand
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Urogynaecology – Kathleen Vits, Sandi O'Neill, Tracy Mille
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Dietician – Sarah Rust and Kate Weaver
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Physiotherapist
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Gynae oncology nurse specialists – Alison Keen, Lisa Young and Beccy Hoddinott Isaac
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Chaplaincy – Karen MacKinnon
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Outreach
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