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University Hospitals in the UK
The term "university hospital" in the UK refers to hospitals that are affiliated with universities. These hospitals are often teaching hospitals where medical students, nurses, and other healthcare professionals receive their training. University hospitals are known for their high-quality medical care, research, and cutting-edge medical technology.
Some well-known university hospitals in the UK include:
- St Thomas' Hospital - Located in London, it is part of King's College London and is renowned for its medical research and clinical services.
- Addenbrooke's Hospital - Affiliated with the University of Cambridge, it is a major teaching hospital located in Cambridge, England.
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Associated with the University of Edinburgh, this hospital serves as a teaching and research center in Scotland.
- Manchester Royal Infirmary - Connected to the University of Manchester, it is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK.
- Queen's Medical Centre - Part of the University of Nottingham, this hospital is a prominent healthcare and research institution.
- John Radcliffe Hospital - Affiliated with the University of Oxford, it is a leading teaching hospital in Oxford, England.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other university hospitals throughout the UK, each with its own areas of expertise and specialties. These hospitals play a vital role in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery in the United Kingdom.
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- Radiotherapy information from Cancer Research UK You might have radiotherapy as part of your cancer treatment. Radiotherapy means the use of radiation, usually x-rays, to treat cancer cells. You might have internal or external radiotherapy.
- Radiotherapy information from NHS Wales If you're diagnosed with cancer, you'll be cared for by a team of specialists. Your team will recommend radiotherapy if they think it's the best option for you, but the final decision is yours.
- Radiotheray inforamtion from NHS Inform Scotland Radiotherapy is a treatment involving the use of high-energy radiation. It’s commonly used to treat cancer.
- Radiotherapy information from NHS UK Radiotherapy may be used in the early stages of cancer or after it has started to spread.
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- A Radiotherapy factsheet from University Hospital Southampton CT stands for computerised tomography and uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. The scan will be used to plan your radiotherapy treatment, which means working out how much radiation you need to treat the cancer and exactly where you need it.
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