In January I needed major facial surgery to excise a tumor caused by skin cancer. Was in hospital for 8 days recovery (I got out early to care for my 93 yo mum).
A Help In The Home nurse was arranged, who visited me daily to check the drain bottle I was connected to the drain the large leg would where my skin graft and muscle was taken from for my face, and a Speech Pathologist and a Dietician visited me at home 2 times each plus telephone advice and check-ups.
The service was very professional and friendly, if some of the nurses were still training in various specialties.
It has now been over 2 months since my op; HITH lasted until my drain was taking just a low amount of fluid (over 2 weeks). when I was discharged from their daily care.
I can still seek help or information from the S.Pathologist and Dietician if/when needed.
"Skin Cancer and Hith"
About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Hospital in the Home Service (HITH) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Hospital in the Home Service (HITH) Nedlands 6009
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