Clinical Nurse Specialist In Oral Anti-cancer Medication Clinic Oncology

The CNSP in the OAMS clinic reviews approximately. 35 patients on OAMs per week. Clinical Nurse Specialists refer appropriate patients to the OAMS clinic. Patients are reviewed in the OAMS clinic, in line with local KPI, and their medications are reviewed. A SACT nursing assessment, weight, vital signs, and medication history were completed in the OAMS clinic. The CNSp in the OAMS clinic liaises with the community pharmacy. Appropriate referrals are sent to dietetics, social work, palliative care, psycho-oncology, etc., after a discussion with the patients. OAMS patient information leaflet and triage details are given to the patient. Patient is followed up in the OAMS clinic based on the drug monitoring protocol. Phone line is available for patients to contact OAMS CNSp. OAMs CNSp attend consultant rounds weekly to discuss patient care and drug toxicities.

For Inquiries, please contact

Tracey Fitzpatrick

Directorate Nurse Manager

Cancer Dir

TraceyFitzpatrick@mater.ie