Home Injections in Lisbon: How to Book a Nurse at Home

Many treatments prescribed by a doctor require an intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous injection — for antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anticoagulants or vitamins, for example. Travelling to a health centre or pharmacy for a single injection isn’t always practical, especially for those with reduced mobility, tight schedules, or who live far from a health facility. Home injection services solve exactly that.

How does it work?

The nurse travels to the patient’s home at the agreed time, with all the necessary equipment. They carry out a brief but essential nursing assessment (vital signs and general health status), check the medical prescription, and then administer the injection following all safety and asepsis standards. After administration, the patient is monitored for a few minutes before resuming their day.

Common situations

• Injectable antibiotic therapy.
• Anticoagulants (low molecular weight heparin), very common after surgery.
• Injectable vitamins and supplements (vitamin B12, for example).
• Anti-inflammatories and painkillers.
• Other medications for chronic conditions (diabetes, for example).

Safety comes first

All medication is administered according to the medical prescription, and the nurse always confirms the drug, dose and route before any administration. Whenever there’s uncertainty about the prescription, or signs of an adverse reaction, the attending doctor is contacted immediately.

Convenience without giving up clinical rigour

For anyone needing this kind of treatment repeated over several consecutive days, having a nurse at home avoids daily trips, waiting lines and unnecessary exposure to busier healthcare settings — without ever compromising the safety of the procedure.

If you have a medical prescription for injectable therapy, Brave Care will schedule visits at the time that’s most convenient for you and your family.