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A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CARING FOR PATIENTSSERVICESAll our units and teams work closely together to offera multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients.Cardiology and Cardiothoracic UnitsOur Cardiothoracic and Cardiology Units are firstclass facilities staffed by a holistic team comprisingof cardiothoracic and cardiology nurses, cardiactechnicians, a dietitian, physiotherapists and pharmacists.The Cardiothoracic Unit is also supported by theCritical Care Resident Medical Officer who provides24-hour cover and our consultants are from the leadingcentres in London, including Guy’s and St Thomas’and King’s College Hospitals.The Specialist Cardiology Unit, one of the largest facilitiesin the UK, provides innovative services and enablesus to offer all traditional cardiology procedures and,additionally, ablation for atrial fibrillation and otherarrhythmias, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy forheart failure.CRITICAL CARE UNITLondon Bridge Hospital delivers a full range of tertiarycare for patients. Our highly specialised Critical CareUnit allows us to achieve an unrivalled level of acutecare and support for medical patients, complex surgicalcases and multi organ failure.London Bridge Hospital has some of the mostcomprehensive acute clinical facilities availableprivately in the UK. Our eight ITU beds and fourHDU beds support major surgical procedures usingstate-of-the-art equipment and top consultants fromLondon teaching hospitals. Acute clinical care is deliveredby highly qualified senior medical personnel, available atall times, including overnight and at weekends.Day Care UnitOur Day Care Unit is situated within the main buildingand St Olaf House giving us flexibility to care for a widerange of specialties. Our team is highly rated by ourpatients and consultants for its commitment to efficient,professional and excellent care. The unit is comprised ofan operating theatre capable of delivering procedures onan extensive scale including complex surgery. The wardarea has recently been refurbished and has a shared area.This allows us to be both efficient in delivering care toyou, and also means we are able to monitor you closelyfollowing your procedure.DieteticsLondon Bridge Hospital has a committed team ofhighly skilled state registered dietitians. We provide acomprehensive assessment in order to establish nutritionalneeds and to recommend appropriate nutritionaltreatment. We evaluate and monitor dietetic interventionto help ensure a positive effect on a patient's nutritionalstatus, aid the recovery process, control symptoms andimprove wellbeing. Goals or care plans for nutritional ordietetic treatment will be realistic and agreed with thepatient or their carers. We work co-operatively with othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate thepatients' nutritional treatment into their overall care. Forfurther information please call the Dietetic Departmenton 020 7234 2359.Endoscopy SuiteThe Endoscopy Suite is also situated within the DaySurgery Unit. It is a state-of-the-art facility which is usedfor both diagnostic and therapeutic Gastro IntestinalEndoscopies plus Bronchoscopies. With consultants whoare experts in their field, we provide care of the highestquality.In addition to standard endoscopic procedures we areable to offer additional diagnostic services such asBravo, Conventional and High Resolution OesophagealManometry and Video Capsule Endoscopy.Oncology UnitSituated in comfortable surroundings our OncologyUnit provides a range of inpatient, outpatient andday case services. The Unit specialises in medicaland surgical oncology, particularly breast and