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Ostomy - Include pre and post-operative education and counselling for patients and their relatives, ensuring their understanding of the proposed stoma surgery, and ongoing stoma management. Liaison to North Queensland Ostomy Association and Crohns and Colitis Association.
Wound Care - wound assessment and advice re treatment options following modern wound care management.
Any patient about to have surgery which may result in the creation of an abdominal stoma should be referred to the Stomal therapist.
Referrals may be telephoned or written. Appointments are made as soon as required.
Inpatients per phone or written and are seen that same day if required.
Outpatients are seen by appointment but also whenever necessary.
| Location |
Office in Surgical Clinics, Room No 2-870, The Townsville Hospital 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814 |
| Postal Address | IMB 79, PO Box 670, Townsville QLD 48 |
| Phone |
Office: +61 74796 2770 Stomal Therapist Dect Phone: + 61 7 7496 3578 |
| Facsimile |
+61 7 4796 2810 |
| Hours | 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
After Hours at the discretion of Nursing Administration |
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