The first presentation was by Yvonne LeDoyen. She spoke on Pelvic Pouch Procedures. This topic was followed by Marcie Lyons, her subject was continent urostomy. A "Basic Visiting Policy" video was then shown, followed by a general discussion.
After coffee, the group volunteered various problems encountered during their visiting ventures. The topics were "Challenging Situations" and "Questions Often Asked." All in all, it was very stimulating and informative - our two ET's handled all queries aptly and spent a lot of time with each visitor who wanted information. We certainly owe them our appreciation - where would we be without them?
Those who were unable to come for various reasons will, we hope, come out when we have our next re-training seminar. I would like to thank all those who did come - there were twenty-three present.
Not one of us can say we know all there is to know about the art of visiting and these sessions are not necessary. There is always something new to learn and the old can always bear repeating.
Thank you to all and I wish you all happy and successful visits. Keep up the good work!
Anne Lecot,
Visiting Chairperson.
