Peter Mac @ Home involves specialist in-home cancer care
You may need the Peter Mac @ Home service for a brief time after surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. A nurse from our service will visit you at home (or school/workplace) to provide this care. The PM@H service is free of charge and includes dressing and wound care supplies. Our PM@H cancer nurses are available throughout the year, including public holidays.
PM@H offers a range of services including nursing assessment and care, related to your cancer treatment: Our nurses can be on hand to answer your questions about treatment and side effects. We work with your treating team and keep them up-to-date with your situation.
Peter Mac @ Home services offered
If you would like to access the service, your specialist, nurse coordinator or member of your treating team can organise a referral. If you meet the criteria for our service, we will book your visits and a nurse will:
Peter Mac @ Home referral information
As our patient you have the right to: Please supply up-to-date information and honest feedback to your visiting nurse. This will ensure we can meet your needs. We ask you to create a safe environment for our nurses to supply care. This means no smoking during a visit, and making sure the location is free of clutter for the visit.
Patient rights and responsibilities
There may be a time when a visiting Peter Mac @ Home nurse finds you are too unwell to stay at home. You may need immediate medical attention. Symptoms of this include fever, chills, bleeding, and if you feel unwell. This often requires that we call an ambulance at your expense. Please ensure you have ambulance cover.
Important PM@H information you should know
Peter Mac @ Home nurses visits anytime between 8am to 8pm, every day of the year. This includes public holidays. You can contact Peter Mac @ Home: You can discuss any care concerns or supply feedback to your visiting PM@H nurse. You can also direct any concerns to: In an emergency, please dial 000 for an ambulance. Otherwise, go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Important PM@H service information