Poole Haematology
The Haematology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
When you have a haematology diagnosis (blood condition) a team of health care professionals will be involved in your care. This group of staff is called a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
The MDT meets weekly, enabling all the specialists to discuss your individual case and agree the most appropriate treatment options to offer you. Please be reassured that you will be involved in these discussions through your consultant and clinical nurse specialist team. Your views and wishes will be taken into account at all stages of your treatment/care.
Your Consultant will discuss the outcome of the meeting with you at your next appointment and together you can agree a plan of care.
If you would like a copy of the letter which is sent to your GP outlining your care plan following an appointment please ask your Consultant at the time of your appointment and it will be sent to you.
People involved in the MDT
- Consultant Haematologists
Doctors who specialise in blood conditions.
- Haematology Registrar
A doctor receiving specialist training in haematology and who works closely with the consultants.
- Histopathologist
Cell and tissue specialist.
- Radiologist
Doctor who interprets x-rays and scans.
- Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Nurses who specialise in Haematology and can offer you and your family information and support about your illness and treatment.
- Haematology Support Worker
The Haematology Support Worker can provide emotional support as well as practical assistance to help you manage life at home. The Support Worker works closely with the Haematology CNS team.
- Research Nurse
Assists in clinical trials and supports patients who enter a clinical trial.
Poole hospital conducts clinical research trials; however these are not always appropriate for all illnesses. Please ask your Consultant or CNS team for further information.
- Palliative Care Nurse
Nurses who specialise in symptom control.
Information and support
Each person will react and respond differently to illness, and some will require more help than others.
The Dorset Cancer Centre has a variety of written information available to patients, families and carers. The type of information available includes:
- Disease
- Treatments
- Managing symptoms of disease or illness
- Support groups and services to help with emotional wellbeing
- Practical advice and support to assist with social and financial wellbeing.
The patient information leaflet displays in the Oncology Outpatient and Radiotherapy Departments have very useful information on all aspects of living with cancer, as well as effects of treatment including sexuality and fertility issues. If, however, you do not find the information that you are looking for then please contact our Haematology Support Worker, Mark Lancaster who can help you with this (Tel: 0300 019 2945).
