Critical illness can leave some patients at risk of long term physical and psychological problems and when patients leave Critical Care it is only the start of what can be a long recovery process.
The aim of the Follow-Up Clinic is to provide support following discharge to patients who may be at risk and to manage any complications effectively.
Whilst attending the clinic patients are given the opportunity to talk about their Critical Care episode, explanations of what happened are given, expected pace of recovery is discussed and patients and relatives have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. At the end of the clinic the patient is offered the opportunity to visit the Critical Care Unit.
For those patients who feel this may benefit them, referrals to the clinic can be made via their GP or by emailing CriticalCareClinic@elht.nhs.uk