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Shunted(?) to the Team Nurse - Is this common practice?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 17, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Just don't lump it, (if you can). I ensure I consult directly with my doctor, not the junior team of doctors working with them, and certainly not just the nurse.
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At the Cancer Centre in my city (in Canada), I always see all three. First the oncology nurse who calls me in from the waiting room will have a quick chat. Then after a few minutes, a more-junior oncologist will come and have a longer talk with me (that's a good time for me to ask my "dumb" questions about less-important stuff). Typically, I'll wait another 10–15 minutes while the junior oncologist briefs the team lead oncologist, then they both come in and go over everything with me.
It seems like a good system, and I can also read their notes online after the appointment, which is quite helpful.