Cancer and Palliative Care Services
The Service provides Consultancy services to Lismore, Tweed and Murwillumbah Hospitals and Community patients. Education and consultancy services are also offered and attended at Residential Aged Care facilities. Multidisciplinary Team meetings/case reviews are conducted weekly and include Queensland Community Nursing Services to ensure continuity of care. Community Registered Nurses and multi-disciplinary team to monitor pain symptoms and offer support in collaboration with patient’s General Practitioner and treating specialists. Inpatients care available at Lismore, Tweed and Murwillumbah Hospitals. Assistance from trained volunteers for in-home respite, equipment loan and transport. Information and assistance in regard to prosthesis, wigs. Transport to Brisbane radiation. Clinical and financial support. Bookings for ‘Look Good Feel Better’ Program. Bereavement support.
Hours: 8.30am-5.00pm (Mon-Fri)
Contact: Phone (02) 6639 9400 Fax (02) 6639 9410
Location: 54 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale, NSW 2481, Australia