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Sharing and talking

Posted By Pheonix

"Sharing and talking"

About: Oncology / Day Patient Area - Chemotherapy

(as the patient),

I come in for chemotherapy every 3 weeks. The system has changed in that patients have been separated depending on what treatment they are having.

I have been in an area all by myself whereas before I would be able to chat with other patients. Some of those patients have thanked me for talking to them about their treatment and side effects as they are scared. As I have been through it before them I know what it feels like. I would have liked the chats when I first went through this.

The nurses are very good and reassuring but if they have not been through it they really do not know how it feels. I preferred when we were all together so we could use the time to share experiences.

I would love to be a buddy to some of the people. Can we go back to being together please? 

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Response from Senior Nurse Specialist Services, Oncology & Haematology, NHS Tayside about a year and a half ago
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 26/10/2022 at 11:12
Published on Care Opinion at 11:34

Good morning, thank you for your feedback, I am sorry to hear that you felt isolated during your recent treatment. I would like the opportunity to discuss this further with you and provide some reassurance prior to your next appointment.. My contact details are below:

Alison Orchiston

Senior Nurse

Oncology and Haematology.

Telephone- 01382 ext. 32700 or 01382 660111 bleep 3343.

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