Talking about cancer
posted by thenewones095
25 March 2020

Bad News over the phone

Last reply: 28 March 2020 10:28

Hi all,
Was wondering if bad news can be given over the phone due to the current Covid-19 situation?
Thanks.

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commented by Cancer Nurse
28 March 2020

28 March 2020 10:28

Hi

This is a very anxious time for you. All clinical teams are reviewing each patient case by case and the doctors are arranging to speak to their patients by phone or video link if they do not need to go into hospital for treatment. This is to avoid the risk associated with the corona virus. This of course is causing huge distress for many. Could you phone our Nurseline at 1800 200 700 or email us at cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie your phone number and we could discuss this further. We can also arrange for you or your relative to speak to one of our counsellors either by phone or video link. Meanwhile you might find our link to psychologist Dr. Paul Dalton helpful at this anxious time here

Kind regards

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