What is a PIFU appointment?
PIFU stands for Patient Initiated Follow Up. Patient initiated follow up puts you in direct control of your care, following initial treatment. Here the Physiologists will:
- Discuss any concerns with you regarding either your CPAP machine or treatment
- Give you a set period of time to contact the service. After this period, the department will contact you for review.
When should I contact the service?
- If you have symptoms of daytime sleepiness even though you are using your CPAP
- You have snoring even though you are using your CPAP
- You require replacement consumables, such as mask, head straps, filters or tubing.
- You have an illness or accident that prevents you from using your CPAP for more than a few days.
Who do I contact for replacement parts or with enquiries?
Doncaster patients please email dbth.cpapdoncaster@nhs.net or call 01302 648167
Bassetlaw patients please email dbth.cpapbassetlaw@nhs.net or call 01909 572761
Who do I call to arrange an appointment to be seen?
Please contact the cardiorespiratory team and ask for a patient initiated follow up appointment. An appointment will be made within 4 weeks of contact. This appointment may be a face to face or a telephone appointment, depending on the nature of your concern and the type of appointment you prefer. If the request relates to equipment failure, this will be within 2 working days.
- Doncaster patients please call 01302 648167
- Bassetlaw patients please call 01909 572761
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