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National Care Standards: Independent Specialist Clinics
15
Aftercare
Aftercare
Standard 15
You can be confident that the clinic regards your care and recovery after treatment as an integral part of the service it provides, and on being discharged after your treatment you are fully informed about what happens next.
1 You can be confident that the planning for the end of your course of treatment or your visit to the clinic begins at an early stage.
2 You are involved in the planning of your care after treatment and agree to the plan, so that you feel confident about it when you leave the clinic.
3 You can be confident that the clinic has comprehensive procedures for planning your aftercare.
4 You will receive information about plans for your ongoing care, including medication, dressing changes and review and what to do in the event of an emergency.
5 You know that ongoing advice, support and treatment, including medical care, will be available. The system for providing this is made known to you both verbally and in writing before leaving the clinic.
6 If you agree, the clinic will communicate with your GP when you leave, setting out the care you have received at the clinic.
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