Chemotherapy at home is a clinically-proven form of treatment that is accepted by consultants, approved by leading insurance companies and welcomed by patients. In the USA, almost 50 percent of chemotherapy is delivered at home and the technique is rapidly gaining acceptance in the UK, both in the private sector and the NHS.

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Feedback from patients highlight a number of important benefits:

• Treatment at home is more convenient, with no travel or hospital waiting time to worry about.
• Patients feel more independent because they do not have to rely on others for hospital transport or support after treatment.
• Patients can choose a time and place to suit them.
• The home is a more relaxed environment for treatment.
• Home treatment can reduce the adverse effects of waiting or traveling after potentially debilitating treatment.
• Patients do not have to worry about risks of hospital infection.
• Consultants recognise that home treatment allows them to optimise their time and frees up resources for other services. For insurance companies, home chemotherapy provides a highly-marketable service that can significantly reduce treatment costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Gem Healthcare is a specialist provider of chemotherapy at home. We have developed a dedicated service that offers all parties the quality of service they need. A team of highly-qualified oncology nurses experienced in administering infusion therapy delivers the treatment to recognised quality standards. The same nurse remains with the patient throughout the treatment and we can provide 24-hour access to a named nurse via a mobile phone and pager.

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Nurses take responsibility for informing, educating and supporting patients throughout the course of treatment. They monitor the patient for efficacy and any possible side effects and liaise closely with consultants and the Gem Healthcare production pharmacy. Real-time reporting procedures ensure that consultants are fully aware of the patient's condition at any stage of treatment.

Gem Healthcare worked closely with consultants and insurance companies during the development of this innovative service. We are a new company with highly-qualified staff who are experienced in the specialist field of chemotherapy at home and are focused on providing a high quality of service.

Having my treatment at home is like having a friend round for coffee.

I would strongly recommend anyone who has the opportunity to have their treatment at home". Mrs. S. (Romford)

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