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Research shows 75% of people would prefer to be cared for at home rather than in hospital. Isabel Nurse Specialists advise patients at home on pain & symptom control. They provide information and emotional, psychological and spiritual support from the point of diagnosis of a life limiting illness.
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Situation
Following the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, patients and families have lots of questions and fears. Our Isabel Nurse Specialists have specialist knowledge in palliative care and provide a bridge between the patient's consultant and other healthcare providers such as GPs and District Nurses. They are there with specialist knowledge for the patient and their family when they do not know where else to turn & are available at weekends and on bank holidays to ensure a 365 day a year service.
Solution
All our Isabel Nurse Specialists are registered nurses with additional specialist skills and knowledge in palliative care and oncology, so they are able to address issues such as pain and symptom management. They meet regularly with other healthcare providers such as GPs, District Nurses and Community Matrons. They are able to refer on to other parts of the Hospice service such as Family Support, our Therapy Team, Day Service and the In-Patient Unit to provide a seamless service for patient