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Nursing is grouped into the following sub-categories:
The Chemotherapy Nurse assists in administering chemotherapy treatment as prescribed by the Medical Oncologist. They also provide treatment education, disease information and support during the treatment phase. Incontinence is the accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or bowel motion, faeces or wind from the bowel (faecal or bowel incontinence). A Continence Nurse is a registered nurse with extensive training in continence care. They are able to assess your condition and advise on its management and, in some cases, treatment. Throughout your treatment and recovery time there may be occasions when you need Home Nursing. You may be discharged from hospital early post-surgery but still require the services of a nurse. This may be for wound care, or for long term treatment needs and support. Usually this would be arranged through a referral by one of the hospital treatment team. There are also private nursing companies that can provide Home Nursing. These services would usually attract a fee. Hospital in the Home (HITH) is the provision of hospital care in the comfort of a person's own home. Many major hospitals in regional Victoria are participants in the scheme. Patients are regarded as hospital inpatients even though they are located in their own home. They remain under the care of their hospital treating doctor and receive the same treatment that they would have received had they been in a hospital bed. There are no additional charges for HITH services. If this option is offered to you then do discuss it with your treatment team. Palliative Care is a commonwealth funded health service which is currently provided free of charge. It is provided to those whose illness can not be cured. It is about supporting people to live well while they manage their illness. Palliative Care concentrates on maintaining quality of life by controlling physical symptoms, such as pain or sickness, and helping with the emotional, social and spiritual needs that people may have. It supports both the person who is dying and their carers and family. For further information about Palliative Care visit:
A Radiotherapy Nurse works with the Radiation Oncologist to plan patient care in partnership with the patient and family. They also play an important role in educating the patient and family about radiotherapy and self-care strategies and follow-up. In the Loddon Mallee Region we have Specialist Breast Care, Prostate and Thoracic Nurses. The Specialist Cancer Nurse supports both the patient and their family in making informed treatment decisions relating to their needs and family circumstances. The Specialist Cancer Nurse may also:
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