8 EAST


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The Mater Children's Oncology Unit and the Renal Unit are both situated in ward 8 East. The ward operates both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Children who are admitted as inpatients come to the day area for either treatment or appointments. Many patients receive day treatment sometimes for a week at a time. Children are treated in bed or spend time in the unit under observation.


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AEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY CLINIC LIAISON

The teacher in 8 East acts as the liaison teacher within the multidisciplinary team for both these units. This ensure the continuity of educational programs for children, communication with parents and schools, and support and education for siblings and home school communities.

The oncology unit runs sibling support days on a regular basis. The sibling support groups are usually run in the school holidays are organised to assist siblings understand and cope with issues of illness, treatment and death.

 

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