Survivorship questions and resources
I'm helping my hospital put together an application for the Vic Stage II survivorship grants. I'm sure many of you who are based in Victoria have come across or participated in the Stage I programs ...
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Thanks Melinda. I'm plotting a program targeting people more than 6 months out of their treatment.
I know from past experience that when that umbilical cord is cut between health services and you as a patient the whole landscape changes.
Post here indicate that waiting for test results even years down the track can be incredibly stressful. Is that a time when a consult with a trained clinical nurse attached to your GP (rather than a hospital) could be useful? keep things in house and ensure you get a bit of one on one to prepare for your appointment so both you and your physician getbest value out of limited time. Once again I am aware that some people manage well and turn up for appointments with a list of questions but many folk get flustered and walk out without addressing some issue that has been plaguing them. Some GPs have schedules that allow for extended appointments, many don't.
Asking for funding to duplicate existing programs rarely pays off and this stream is very focussed on sustainability and capacity building. I've got a few ideas but it always pays to 'consult the stakeholders' They have the inside view. There are no silly ideas and sometimes off the cuff suggestions provide the missing piece of the jigsaw.
I know from past experience that when that umbilical cord is cut between health services and you as a patient the whole landscape changes.
Post here indicate that waiting for test results even years down the track can be incredibly stressful. Is that a time when a consult with a trained clinical nurse attached to your GP (rather than a hospital) could be useful? keep things in house and ensure you get a bit of one on one to prepare for your appointment so both you and your physician getbest value out of limited time. Once again I am aware that some people manage well and turn up for appointments with a list of questions but many folk get flustered and walk out without addressing some issue that has been plaguing them. Some GPs have schedules that allow for extended appointments, many don't.
Asking for funding to duplicate existing programs rarely pays off and this stream is very focussed on sustainability and capacity building. I've got a few ideas but it always pays to 'consult the stakeholders' They have the inside view. There are no silly ideas and sometimes off the cuff suggestions provide the missing piece of the jigsaw.