The Information Book Edition 3 - Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service

Support StaffAdministrative staffThe administrative staff at the children’s cancer treatment centres, and thepaediatric services at Peter Mac and the regional centres support the medicaland nursing staff to help them run the services efficiently.Blood collectorsBlood collectors take finger prick samples of your child’s blood for a blood test.When your child is an outpatient, blood collectors in the pathology departmenttake a finger prick blood sample before a clinic appointment.Clinical research associates, data managers and clinical trialcoordinatorsClinical research associates are also known as data managers or clinical trialcoordinators. They make sure that research and clinical trials are approvedby the ethics committees and that the treatment plan follows the approvedresearch procedures. They also liaise with trial sponsors and collect andmanage research data.Patient services assistants (PSA)PSA help in the cleaning and maintenance of the ward and in some hospitalsassist the health team with daily ward help, like delivering food and messages.VolunteersVolunteers help with things such as sitting with your child if you need a breakand assisting the play therapist. They are often on the ward and can be a greathelp to you and your child.Ward clerksWard clerks do many things in the ward – making appointments, answeringtelephones, filing and keeping the medical records.Sec.5.6 Your child's treating teamUpdated July 2012