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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 health cover - could I ask to be admitted for burn dressings, pain medication etc ? I’ve so had enough if i still have 2 -3 weeks of this - doing it all on my own? Would love to hear if anyone has done this . I’d go to hospital now for a rest from this nightmare.
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- @Louise64
Did you head off to Emergency to see if they could help?
Hope you are in a better way today
Take care - Good news- the centres nursing leader has taken over- much better today. Excellent care, wound dressings Flamizine and Mepilex Ag. Confident now in the care I’m receiving.Thanks for everyone’s help 👍🥰
- If it's breaking down this early on I urge you to go to an emergency department and let them know also your personal situation. Some people react more than others and if breaking down it is a risk of infection.
- Wish we could help more. Dial 000 isn't a bad idea if there is nothing else...
- 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
