Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Due to the time elapsed since the creation of this resource please do not regard it as a completely accurate depiction of the patient journey, some aspects may have changed. Please discuss all aspects of your care with your clinical team, especially if you are unclear about anything.

This is part five in a series of videos outlining the patient care options available in the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) at Oxford University Hospitals. The videos are designed to give patients a clear outline of the care offered on the ACU allowing them to make informed, empowered decisions about the care pathway that they would like to pursue.

Part five covers:

1. Pharmacist support - discussing meds
2. The ACU nursing team
3. ACU nursing team assessment
4. Dietitian Support
5. Discussing diet, food hygiene and safety
6. Observing your medication regime
7. Telephoning for support
8. Optimising your food intake
9. What to do if you make a medication mistake
10. The importance of good nutrition
11. Communicating with staff

If you would like to find out more about the OUH NHS FT cancer care pathways, please click here:

ouh.nhs.uk/cancer/default.aspx