Oncology Ambulatory Services
Head, Oncology Ambulatory Services Unit: Dr. Beatrice Uziely, MD., MPH
Head Nurse: Dalia Gordon
In the oncology out patient unit, chemotherapy is administered to patients with cancer.
Most chemotherapy treatments in the 21st century are given in the ambulatory setting, without the need for hospitalization. The length of stay in the unit depends on the specific chemotherapy medication that is given, and can last from a few minutes to several hours.
The team of professionals in the daycare unit in Hadassah Ein Kerem is proficient in providing a wide range of services. They are experienced, well trained and capable and keen to give excellent both medical and emotional care to the patients.
In our unit in this caring environment, the entire team aspires to give the patients the feeling that there is always someone to go to and trust.
The functions of the unit
* Administration of chemotherapy
* Emergency care of oncology patients during the day
* Giving of intravenous fluids and blood products
* Treatment of chemotherapy side effects, e.g. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain etc.
* Initial work up and diagnosis of patients with sudden acute events or side effects of treatment or the disease itself, followed by hospitalization if necessary.
For the Patients' wellbeing
* Library.
* Room for hot and cold drinks.
* A weekly meditation workshop for the patients, given by volunteers.
* Physical activity: a programme called "steps to quality of life", which will be given by Hadassah physiotherapists trained in the care of oncology patients, and supported by the Israel Cancer Association. The sessions will take place on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
* There are various other services available depending on the needs and requests of the patients.
The structure of the unit
The treatment areas in the unit consist of 4 sub divisions which are defined by the colors, red, blue, green and yellow. These colors represent the type of cancer that is treated in that room.
In the 'red' room: Mostly women with breast, ovarian or other gynecological cancers.
In the 'blue' room: Patients with cancer of the alimentary canal (colon etc.)
In the 'green' room: Patients with head and neck cancers, lung, kidney, brain, bladder and skin cancer.
The 'yellow' room serves as Emergency Room during the day.
The nurses working in each room have special knowledge of the protocols given in that room, work there for prolonged periods, and the patients and nurses know each other well. Also each room has its own social worker.
Our team consists of:
Oncology physicians, both seniors and fellows on training, who take care of all patients.
Registered nurses with first and second degrees
Social workers
Psychologists
Dieticians
Secretaries
Nurses aids
Volunteers
Hours
Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 08.00 to 19.00 (emergencies till 14.00)
Tuesday from 10.00 to 16.00
Thursday from 08.00 to 16.00 (emergencies till 13.00)
Contact numbers
For appointments: 02-6776750 and 02-6776707
Unit secretary, Inbal, 02-6776707 (2 lines) for checking for medication permits and other queries.
Secretary of the unit director, Elinor, 02-6779025 and FAX 02-6778583