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What we do

Role of the District Nurse

When someone is ill and living at home, their medical care is the responsibility of their local GP.

Marie Curie Nurse arriving at aThe Marie Curie Nursing Service complements the District Nursing service by offering one-to-one specialised nursing for people with cancer.

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  • The District Nurse will carry out an assessment of the patient's needs and decide, in consultation with the patient and family, what support is required.
  • The District Nurse may recommend a Marie Curie Registered Nurse or a Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant depending on the patient's needs.
  • If a Marie Curie home nurse is right for you, the District Nurse will decide the periods of care and what shifts are needed.
  • The District Nurse will review the patient's care at intervals and decide whether to increase or decrease the amount of care requested.
  • The District Nurse will supply any medical equipment needed for the patient's home care.
 
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