Institut Claudius Regaud

• The doctors

If your referring doctor coordinates your care, all decisions relating to your treatment will be made after discussions have been made between various medical specialists. You can meet the department's referring doctor; if they are not available one of their team members, who will be fully informed about the state of your health, will look after you. The referring doctor guarantees the continuity of your care with your registered doctor. He will inform you of any medical supervision or monitoring that will be carried out.

• Nurses

Under the supervision of health executives, they provide top quality daily care and monitor the state of your health closely with doctors. Some have special skills that could prove to be very useful for you such as stoma therapy (1) or relaxation therapy (2).

1 enables patients to regain their independence after the operation (digestive ostomy, urinary ostomy etc.)

2 listen and help patients to relax during stressful or painful times

• Auxiliary nurses

They work in teams with nurses to ensure hygiene and comfort.

• Technicians

Care staff for radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine departments. They carry out diagnostic tests or perfectly controlled treatments whilst listening to your needs.

• Medical assistants

They organise appointments, manage medical records and send medical updates to your registered doctor. They are your key contacts who help your during your treatment process at the Institute and provide a link to the medical practitioner in charge of your care.

• Hospital porters

They facilitate your transfers between departments.

• Hospital agents

They are responsible for the cleanliness and smooth running of your environment.

• Mobile Pain Team/Palliative Care

Whether you are being treated as an outpatient or in hospital, taking care of pain is a priority for the Institute's teams. Pain is there for a reason, do not let it settle. Don't hesitate to speak to your doctor or care team. There is not one but many different types of pain that can be distinguished by their location, length and intensity. Mental suffering increases pain. Everything possible is done to sooth pain, even if it cannot be completely removed.

• The psycho-oncology team

They provide support and advice. You can reach them by calling + 33 (0) 5 61 42 46 04

• Social assistants

Social assistants provide advise and help for administrative, financial, family and professional problems. Contact them by calling +33 (0) 5 61 42 42 65

• Physiotherapists and speech therapists

They take care of your functional rehabilitation

• Dietary unit

Diseases and/or treatments can disturb your nutritional balance. Close monitoring is therefore required. This is provided on a daily basis by the dietary unit that offers menus suited to your tastes and the state of your health. The dietary unit works closely with your care team.

• Nutrition

The Food and Nutrition Liaison Committee monitors your nutritional care and the quality of food services.

• Hoteliers

Management take orders for meals: breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinner. You must ask them to install a telephone, TV and an extra bed if required.