Radiotherapy burns hospitalisation
I’m wondering if anyone has been admitted to hospital for treatment for radiotherapy burn treatment? As I live alone and the excessive pain, skin breakdown and dehydration- I feel as I have private he...
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I was lucky & didn't have any major issues with my rads ..... I am so sorry that your team hasn't gotten on top of your treatment @Louise64. That really isn't good enough.
I am guessing you could be admitted to a Private Hospital for 'rehab' - but check with your health fund first to see if you are 'covered' - you may need an 'admission request' from your GP or Rad Onc to 'be covered'? If you are in extreme pain and not well, you could just ring 000 - and then you'd be taken to a public hospital.
I hope that you can get the care that you obviously deserve! xx
I am guessing you could be admitted to a Private Hospital for 'rehab' - but check with your health fund first to see if you are 'covered' - you may need an 'admission request' from your GP or Rad Onc to 'be covered'? If you are in extreme pain and not well, you could just ring 000 - and then you'd be taken to a public hospital.
I hope that you can get the care that you obviously deserve! xx