A clinic is a place where the oncologists treat their patients and provide supportive care. Generally an oncologist’s clinic is big with all the latest treatment facilities and equipments. A team of doctors works together in order to provide the best treatment to patients. Sometimes the building may be multistoried to have enough space for many patients. Seeing the infected patients the new people who come for consultation become disturbed and loose hope so the consultation clinic is separated from the rest of the building. Laboratory and other related close to the oncologist’s clinic to enable quick diagnosis.
There are conference and discussion rooms where a group of specialties join together to discuss about the treatment plans. The operation theaters are well equipped with latest equipments for performing surgeries. A waiting hall with entertainment is arranged for patients so that they can wait for the physicians without getting bored. There are many pictures depicting cancerous diseases and writings that inform people about symptoms, treatment methods and side effects of cancer. Bulletin boards contain writings of patients who have recovered from cancer that inspires every new visitor.
The bulletin board also has a checklist that contains the items a patient should carry before visiting the oncologist. Oncologist clinic also has pediatric ward where children are diagonised and treated with cancer. The ward is decorated with playthings that help the children to move around freely which will not make them feel diseased. A pediatrician oncologist takes care of this ward. Some clinics organize parties and conducts programs for inpatients that will help them face future with confidence. The oncologists have a special place for conducting workshop for the general people to enlighten them on the basics of cancer so that cancer can be detected at an early stage. Oncologists also enlighten their patients about the symptoms and treatment plans about the disease.
