Hematology/oncology services are services centered on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of blood diseases and blood-related cancers. Conditions that can be treated or managed through these services can include iron-deficiency anemia, sickle-cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Hematology/oncology services are provided by a physician whom has been specially trained in the study of blood and cancer.
Types of Hematology/Oncology Services
Hematology/oncology services can be focused around three methods to help treat blood disorders and blood-related cancers. These types include:
IPR’s Hematology/Oncology Services
At IPR, our services are focused on three goals: to assess, to teach, and to rehabilitate. Our hematology/oncology services include:
- Assessment:We evaluate the patient’s physical condition and needs. We provide systematic monitoring of vital signs and notification of changes in patient condition through nursing visits.
- Lab Work: We performlab draws ordered by physicians, along with in-home PT/INR tests.
- Medication/Pain Management:We provide coaching in application of medications and recognition of abnormal reactions. We add medications to pain pumps and instruct about management and tolerance of pain.
- Teach & Instruct: We teach patient and family about signs/symptoms of disease process, medications, administrations, action & side effects of chemotherapy.
- Therapy:Our therapy helps manage lymphedema and other forms of edema.
- IV Therapy:We provide IV therapy for the purpose of: antibiotics, chemotherapy, antiemetics, and hydration.
- Injections:Injections are given to help manage pernicious anemia
- Medical Social Services:IPR provides referral to and helps coordinate community resources
- Psychological Support:We provide counseling by a psych nurse.
- Low-Vision Rehabilitation: For patients diagnosed with low vision impairment, our occupational therapists will help develop a program to assist the patient in becoming independent with necessary activities of daily living.
Why Choose IPR for Hematology/Oncology Services?
At IPR, we believe in providing our patients with the highest-quality hematology/oncology services in the stress-free environment of their home. By utilizing our exceptionally trained staff, we are able to effectively treat and manage symptoms and conditions of patients suffering from blood diseases and blood-related cancers. Our services are dedicated to assess, treat, and rehabilitate patients in order to promote an improved quality of life. We believe that each patient should receive personalized, caring treatment, so we create treatment plans based on the individual. We take time to understand medical history, specific symptoms, and physician recommendations to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. Our staff’s extensive knowledge and training allows our patients to receive the same level of quality care that they would receive from a medical facility, but from the comfort and familiarity of their own home. We are dedicated to providing the most outstanding hematology/oncology services in the Greater Houston community.
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