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The Medical Team
You will meet lots of different people in hospital and you may fnd this confusing at
frst. It is worth understanding the role of each so that you can direct your questions
to the relevant person.
Your own GP
Throughout your treatment you may have little formal contact with your own GP
as any queries about your child’s treatment should normally be directed to your
treatment centre. However the discharge notes provided by the hospital after each
stay will keep your GP up to date with your child’s treatment in case you do need to
seek help from him or her. Our GP helped us with obtaining local prescriptions, and
was on-hand to help when Katie returned home once her treatment ended.
Consultant Paediatric Oncologist
The senior doctor who will be responsible for all the major decisions which need to
be taken about your child and his or her treatment.This is the person with whom
you should discuss important issues about your child’s condition and treatment plan.
Social Workers
Social workers help with practical and fnancial problems families may face.These
range from helping to obtain the non means-tested disability allowance and
disabled persons parking badge to recommending the best providers of travel
insurance for people with medical conditions. CLIC Sargent provides the funding for
social workers who care specifcally for children with cancer and their families.
Consultant Radiotherapist
(Sometimes known as Consultant Clinical Oncologist)
Radiotherapists are doctors who specialise in radiation treatment.Your child’s
radiotherapy treatment will be planned by the consultant and given by a team of
radiographers.
Registrars and Senior House Ofcers
These doctors will be involved in the day to day care of your child when in hospital.
Most of the tests and treatments are carried out by them under the supervision of
the consultants.They may still be in training and move from one ward to another so
you could meet several of them during the course of your child’s treatment.
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