Patients attending pre-operative assessment (n=25) were invited to attend the supportive care clinic.
Patients were seen in the clinic for pre-assessment in one room,
then met the CNS for supportive care in another. In total, 19 patients attended for supportive care.
An assessment was completed using the holistic assessment of concerns tool with 15 of the 19 patients who were able to identify concerns pre-operatively. Four patients were unable to complete the assessment as they were too distressed.