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INAUGURAL NI AHP CONFERENCE 2013:

INAUGURAL NI AHP CONFERENCE 2013:. “AHP’s – Transforming Your Care”. Wednesday, 23 October , Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. My Journey Through A Cancer Diagnosis. A Patient Experience of Radiotherapy. 23 rd October 2013. “ I’m afraid you have uterine cancer....” 26 th July 2012.

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INAUGURAL NI AHP CONFERENCE 2013:

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  1. INAUGURAL NI AHP CONFERENCE2013: “AHP’s – Transforming Your Care” Wednesday, 23 October, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

  2. My Journey Through A Cancer Diagnosis A Patient Experience of Radiotherapy 23rd October 2013 Val Hall

  3. “ I’m afraid you have uterine cancer....” 26th July 2012

  4. Oncology Assessment • Integrated model of care • Oncologist • Clinical Specialist Radiographer • Partnership /complementary roles • Multidisciplinary team working • To achieve the best outcome for me • Treatment decisions • Patient experience

  5. Radiotherapy Management • 6 weeks (28 sessions ) • First introduction to the world of therapeutic & diagnostic radiographers • Positive patient experience • Person centred • Highly skilled and expert radiographers • Safe and effective care

  6. Person-centred Care • Acknowledgment of me as an individual and the unique way in which I was experiencing my cancer diagnosis and the impact on my life • I didn’t feel like a “cancer patient” or a set of symptoms DIGNITY & RESPECT

  7. Person-centred Care • True engagement in decisions about my care and treatment • Active listening v passive engagement • Information was communicated in a clear meaningful way • Constant reinforcement / opportunity to ask questions PARTNERSHIP

  8. Person-centred Care • Behaviours and attitudes demonstrated not only a high level of professionalism but also genuine caring which made me feel relaxed and reassured about my radiotherapy treatment EMPATHY

  9. Person-centred Care • Provided with the knowledge and skills enabling me to take control of and manage my own health through treatment and beyond • Advice to prevent / minimise side effects of treatment • Very practical and common sense approach • Didn’t feel overwhelmed CONTROL & INDEPENDENCE

  10. Safe and Effective Care • Access to specialist care / advice • First point of contact • Daily assessment of symptoms • Holistic / generic • Dietary advice / skin care • Appropriate referral when required • Did not need to wait for medical review or attend my GP throughout FELT SAFE

  11. Access to extended scope practice • Non medical prescribing • Venepuncture • Cannulation • Administration of intravenous contrast • Demonstrated innovation and modernisation for the benefit of patients EXPERT PRACTITIONERS

  12. Clinical Specialist Radiographer • The most important professional supporting me through my journey • First point of contact within the oncology service • Continuity of care through radiotherapy and beyond • Holistic care improving my experience as a patient KEY WORKER

  13. Conclusion • My journey through radiotherapy treatment was a very positive experience • I was placed at the centre of care • Care was delivered by expert practitioners • I felt safe TRANSFORMED MY CARE

  14. “Cancer is a journey. You leave the life you know as soon as you hear the words “you have cancer” not knowing what lies ahead for body or soul. Unknown

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