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Emergency appendectomy

Posted By Fionl

"Emergency appendectomy"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Accidents & Emergency Antrim Area Hospital / Emergency Surgical Unit (EMSU) Antrim Area Hospital / Surgical Elective Unit

(as a service user),

I had quite severe lower abdomen pain and after visiting my GP I went straight to Antrim ED on his recommendation. I was there was about 11am, and by 8pm I was in surgery having my appendix removed. I was admitted to the surgical elective ward following my surgery. I stayed there for 2 nights. The nurses were amazing. So kind, caring and professional. Thanks so much to everyone for the excellent care I received.

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Response from Helen Davis, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Surgical Unit (EmSU), NHSCT nearly 2 years ago
Helen Davis
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Surgical Unit (EmSU),
NHSCT

Submitted on 01/07/2023 at 11:43
Published on Care Opinion at 11:43

Hi Fionl

My name is Helen Davis and I work as An advanced nurse practitioner within the surgical department. Thank you for taking the time to feedback on our service as it helps us to review and adjust to best meet patient needs.

I'm sorry to hear you were unwell and hope you are recovering well at home.

We are very proud of our surgical service in particular how accessible our services are as it speeds up the patients journey to diagnosis and treatment. I'll be sure to pass on this lovely feedback to the entire team.

Regards

Helen

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Response from Mark McCrudden, Assistant Director, Emergency and Urgent Pathways, Northern Health and Social Care Trust nearly 2 years ago
Mark McCrudden
Assistant Director, Emergency and Urgent Pathways,
Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 02/07/2023 at 21:46
Published on Care Opinion at 21:46

Dear Fionl

thank you for sharing tour story on your attendance at Antrim ED and your inpatient stay under our surgical colleagues

I hope your continuing your recovery and wish you well

Mark

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Response from Pallavi Rane, Ward Manager, Surgical Elective Unit, NHSCT nearly 2 years ago
Pallavi Rane
Ward Manager, Surgical Elective Unit,
NHSCT

Submitted on 03/07/2023 at 12:49
Published on Care Opinion at 13:36

Hi Fionl

It's great to know we have made difference to your hospital stay. Thank you for sharing your story. I will pass on this lovely feedback to SEU team and wish you well for your recovery.

Pallavi

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