Non-surgical procedures
Information on non-surgical procedures including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and blood transfusion
Barium enema
Learn what barium enemas are used for and how they're performed
Blood transfusion
When blood transfusions are needed, getting consent and what happens during a blood transfusion
Chemotherapy
Learn about chemotherapy, why it is used and possible side effects
Colon capsule endoscopy
A new test in Scotland called a colon capsule endoscopy (ScotCap).
Colposcopy
Learn about the colposcopy procedure
Cytosponge
Learn about how a cytosponge test works and what it is used for
Dialysis
Learn about dialysis and its side effects
Essure contraceptive device
Essure is a contraceptive medical device that's no longer offered
Hysteroscopy
Learn about hysteroscopy
Orthodontics
Learn about orthodontic treatment including how to access it
Transvaginal mesh implants
Information on transvaginal mesh implants which are used for treating pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence.
Radiotherapy
Learn about radiotherapy and its uses