Services – P Home > Patients and Visitors > A-Z of Services > Services – P Updated 15 February 2021 a b c d e f g h i k l m n o p r s t u v x Paediatrics – Community This page is primarily aimed at health, education and social care professionals as it hosts information about the referral process and referral forms.It may expand its role in the future… Paediatrics – Development and Behaviour Pathway – Autism The Paediatric Core Diagnostic teamThe team includes professionals such as paediatricians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and specialist nurses.Paediatricians are doctors who manage medical conditions affecting infants, children… Palliative and End of Life Care Palliative care is holistic care that focuses on comfort and quality of life and is available to all patients with a life limiting or incurable condition. This approach to care… Pharmacy The pharmacy at Dorset County Hospital provides a comprehensive pharmaceutical service. It is a bright, modern, purpose built department which utilises the latest information technology and pneumatic tube distribution system…. Physiotherapy – Inpatients The inpatient physiotherapy team provides treatment to patients who are admitted to hospital and require our assessment and care. The inpatient service aims to rehabilitate patients within the hospital setting… Physiotherapy – Outpatients We are a team of outpatient physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and admin staff providing an outpatient physiotherapy service at Dorset County Hospital, Weymouth Community Hospital and at many of the local… Physiotherapy – Pelvic Health The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team work with pelvic dysfunction in all genders and provide a service to outpatients across a number of sites as well as on the maternity wards. Pre-operative Assessment Unit This unit aims to optimise each patient’s health, prior to surgery.The pre-operative assessment clinic is a nurse-led service (overseen by two anaesthetic consultants) that specialises in assessing, preparing, and improving… Prince of Wales Ward The Prince of Wales Ward has 13 beds and is on Level 3 of South Wing. The ward provides care for people who have a variety of renal (kidney) conditions.All… Psychiatric Liaison and Mental Health The Liaison Psychiatry team is made up of a multi-disciplinary team trained and experienced in working with people who have mental health problems.The team is made up of Registered Mental… Purbeck Ward Purbeck Ward is part of the Family Services and Surgical Division at Dorset County Hospital. The ward has 23/27 beds, which are used to care for patients who have sustained…
