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Outpatient cardiology investigation

Posted By Waxermundo

"Outpatient cardiology investigation"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Cardiology Outpatients

(as a relative),

Husband being investigated due to symptomatic palpitations.

Just a small thing, but he had to drive 20 plus miles to hand back an event recorder before travelling to same department 48 hours later for an exercise tolerance test. 

Could this be coordinated better to save all these journeys?

Great care otherwise.

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Response from Catherine Mondoa, Consultant Nurse/Cardiology Manager, Cardiology Deparment, Forth Valley Royal Hospital 4 months ago
Catherine Mondoa
Consultant Nurse/Cardiology Manager, Cardiology Deparment,
Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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Submitted on 03/01/2024 at 12:37
Published on Care Opinion at 12:37

Dear Waxermundo, thankyou for your question and for your comment about the great care your husband has received in the Cardiology Department.

When people require to undergo several cardiology tests, we always endeavour to co-ordinate same day appointments to minimise disruption for the person. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of cardiology tests delivered, by different staff members using different pieces of equipment, it is not always possible to provide same day appointments.

Thankyou so much for your understanding.

Dr. Clare L. Murphy FRCP (Glasg.) Consultant Cardiologist

Cardiology Clinical Lead

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

NHS Forth Valley

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