Chemotherapy

RE: Chemotherapy

Claire Coulthard RVN — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:42:12 GMT

i've just done my first chemo patient for ages at a locum ..they used Chemopet.....use receive the drugs and everything ready to use and include detailed instructions..inc when to put on the PPE ...its great and very different to the first time I used it ...Yeeeeaaarrrsss ago..when no-one knew what they were doing

RE: Chemotherapy

kerryfeehan — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:43:16 GMT

I have done it in 2 practices I have worked in and both were very different in approach! The first practice would sometimes do it in the consult room with clients present and no ppe !!! Can’t help but feel that if a practice is going to do chemo they should have training and all appropriate ppe! And maybe they should be certified to carry it out? Just doesn’t feel very well regulated and I at times have felt very concerned for my own safety!

RE: Chemotherapy

bumble bee — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:18:26 GMT

Dont mind doing chemo . Totally agree that PPE is a must & not just for the VET!! (have had several that have donned themselves & left the nurse bare.!!!

RE: Chemotherapy

Denise Cooke — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:10:39 GMT

I have always done chemotherapy as a student just must wear all PPE.

RE: Chemotherapy

enigmaticat-uk — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:15:49 GMT

Doesn't bother me

RE: Chemotherapy

Ems — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:53:39 GMT

I have only ever dealt with chemotherapy in a referral setting, sadly I don't think it is done very often in GP (well, certainly not where I'm from).

I don't mind doing it and I think it can be really rewarding when things work out well, I know from experience however, that it can feel intimidating if you don't feel confident with what you are dealing with.

I don't remember receiving much training with regards to Chemotherapy as a student?

RE: Chemotherapy

Alison Clare Hickman — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:15:09 GMT

Hiya,

I enjoyed doing it - as you say - so long as you observe strict safety protocols and understand what you're doing! It's not something to do without proper guidance and education...

I also enjoyed working with radio-active iodine patients.

Perhaps I've got a special 'glow' for such odd work... hahaha.

Ali h