Western Private Hospital
Western Private Hospital is an independent private hospital that provides much needed services to the people in the expanding north west and western regions of Melbourne and surrounding areas.The oncology department includes an on-call oncologist, day patient chemotherapy, haematology treatments, chemotherapy education, palliative care and overnight care if required. Supportive clinical care is also provided for patients who require blood transfusions, iron infusions, venesection, hydration and other intravenous therapies. The oncology day centre is an ambulatory facility which enables patients to have treatment, and in some cases to continue that treatment at home, which provides the opportunity for greater independence. The Western Radiation Oncology Centre provides radiation therapy at Western Private Hospital for both inpatients and outpatients.The hospital's oncology nurses have many years of experience in oncology and haematology, offering a high standard of professionalism, clinical expertise and individualised care as well as providing education and information for new patients.Counselling and pastoral services are also available to support patients and their families, as well as a range of outpatient support programs and telephone support.