Discharge Checklist

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Discharge Checklist

Patient Information

Acute Oncology Service

 

  • Author ID:           PM 
  • Leaflet Ref:         CC 054 
  • Version:              1
  • Leaflet title:         Discharge Checklist - Acute Oncology Service
  • Date Produced:  July 2024 
  • Expiry Date:       July 2026 
 

Introduction

During your stay in hospital, you were reviewed by a member of the Acute Oncology Team. 

 

The Acute Oncology Team has been developed to support patients with cancer who come to hospital as an emergency. This could be because of a complication from cancer treatment, symptoms related to cancer, or because a patient has had a scan that suggests they may have a new cancer.

 

Included in this leaflet are some frequently asked questions. We hope you find the information useful once you are discharged. 

 

FAQ’s

Who should I contact if I feel unwell when I get home?

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Who is my specialist nurse or key worker & how do I contact them?

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When is my next oncology appointment? 

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Who can I contact about my appointment?

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Who do I contact if I have concerns regarding my discharge medication?

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How do I contact the Acute Oncology Team?

The Acute Oncology Team is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (except Bank Holidays) 

Contact us by telephone: 01942 822710 or 01942 822532 (answerphone).

 

Further information & support

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre

Cancer Care Centre 

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary 

Wigan Lane 

Wigan 

WN1 2NN 

Telephone 01942 774620

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