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St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit FAQ
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St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit Frequently Asked Questions
The services of St. Anne’s
In-Patient Unit are available to patients with cancer who live in north Dublin City or County. Referral to the unit is made through the patient’s GP or Hospital Doctor or through the St. Francis Hospice Community Palliative Care or Day Care team. Application is made by referral forms which are available from the GP, hospital or directly from the hospice. Patients are admitted to the In-Patient Unit based on an overall assessment of their needs (i.e. medical needs, social circumstances, support required, etc.). In some cases, patients with motor neurone disease who require specialist palliative care may be admitted to St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit.
In-Patient Unit are available to patients with cancer who live in north Dublin City or County. Referral to the unit is made through the patient’s GP or Hospital Doctor or through the St. Francis Hospice Community Palliative Care or Day Care team. Application is made by referral forms which are available from the GP, hospital or directly from the hospice. Patients are admitted to the In-Patient Unit based on an overall assessment of their needs (i.e. medical needs, social circumstances, support required, etc.). In some cases, patients with motor neurone disease who require specialist palliative care may be admitted to St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit.
Why are people admitted to St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit?
There are a number of reasons that people may be admitted to St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit. These include:
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Pain and symptom control
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Specialised care in the final stages of your illness
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Who works in St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit?
St. Anne’s In-Patient Unit is 
staffed by nurses, care assistants, doctors, chaplains, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, trained volunteers, and members of household and administration who work together as a team to provide you and your family with the most comprehensive care possible. You are encouraged to be involved in all decisions regarding your care. Family members are welcome to take an active part in caring for their relative/friend if they wish.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring your slippers,
dressing gown, night clothes, day clothes, personal toiletry items such as toothbrush and toothpaste, face cloths, soap, etc. You should also bring any tablets, medicines or dressings prescribed by your own doctor and give them to the nursing staff on your arrival along with any medication records or appointment cards. We would also like you to feel free to bring in personal items such as photographs which will make you feel more at home. Whenever possible, we ask that you leave your valuables at home. We cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to your personal property unless it has been handed over for safekeeping.
You should bring your slippers,
dressing gown, night clothes, day clothes, personal toiletry items such as toothbrush and toothpaste, face cloths, soap, etc. You should also bring any tablets, medicines or dressings prescribed by your own doctor and give them to the nursing staff on your arrival along with any medication records or appointment cards. We would also like you to feel free to bring in personal items such as photographs which will make you feel more at home. Whenever possible, we ask that you leave your valuables at home. We cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to your personal property unless it has been handed over for safekeeping.
Can people visit me any time?
Yes, there is no restriction to 
visiting hours. However, we would ask that you respect the privacy of other patients, particularly in the shared bedrooms, and try to limit the number of your visitors to 2 or 3 at any one time. There are also some communal sitting areas available for visits with family and friends. Children are welcome to visit and to use the play area provided, as long as they are supervised by an adult at all times. In most cases your pets are welcome to visit, too; please speak to your nursing or care staff to make arrangements for this. If you wish to have restricted visiting, please speak to the nursing staff and this can be arranged.
