A member of your family or a friend has recently been admitted to the medium or intensive care ward for adults, at Amsterdam UMC, locatie VUmc 7B, 7C or 7D. A stay at one of these wards is sure to make a deep impression, not only on the patient but also on the patient’s close friends and family. You may find yourself experiencing feelings of uncertainty, stress, fear, anger or sorrow, and in need of some additional support. If you feel such a need, you can call on our family counselors.
What can the family counselors do for you?
Family counselors can offer guidance and assistance to a patient’s family and friends,
throughout the patient’s stay on the ward. They can also provide extra support in stressful
situations, at emotional moments or during periods of great uncertainty. You can go to
them with non-medical questions, but also if you have a complaint.
Family counselors visit the family rooms at all three locations several times a day. You are
welcome to tell them what’s on your mind or simply have a chat over a cup of coffee.
They are also there to help you think about practical matters such as arranging a room
in our guest facilities or scheduling a talk with a doctor or nurse. Family counselors can
also provide information on medical social work or the pastoral centre, and make an
appointment for you.
Availability and contact details
We would like to introduce you to our family coundelors:
Iris van Leersum & Priscilla Hoppe.
Availability: Monday till Sunday from 11:45-20:15 h.
Location: Kamer Lifthal 7C/7B
Since the family counselors work at three locations you can reach her on:
Telephone number: 06 25716451 or e-mail: familiebegeleiding-icv@amsterdamumc.nl