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"Professional and very thorough"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Emergency Department

(as the patient),

I presented at ED Hairmyers due to having over 24hr pain from gallstones. I waited just over 30 minutes before being triaged where I had my observations done and given pain relief by the nurse, I was then brought back in and had my urine checked and bloods taken by Jules, clinical support worker who was absolutely amazing, kind, compassionate and a complete credit to the department. She checked in on me later too.

Dr Sanuk was also very kind and professional and very thorough with all my tests and management, referring for surgical review too. Nurse Patrick was also wonderful and gave me medication and ensured I had anti sickness medication too, he was very professional and helpful and made me feel much less worried. Rab the lovely porter was also very professional and considerate and made me smile despite the pain I was in.

Every single member of staff were amazing and I am forever grateful for their kindness during a very frightening and daunting time. The pressure staff continue to face, long hours and dealing with not so appreciative patients, reminds me how deserving of better pay and conditions staff deserve. They are a total credit to the NHS and humanity as a whole. For every person either working or hoping to work in the caring profession then these people are the gold standard. I’ve met many staff who I feel should not be in the profession, but the whole team here were truly remarkable and restored my faith in the system. Thank you so much. 

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Response from Jennifer Montgomery, Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate, NHS Lanarkshire 3 weeks ago
Jennifer Montgomery
Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate,
NHS Lanarkshire

Operational Lead for Care Opinion in NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 13/04/2024 at 00:52
Published on Care Opinion at 00:52


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Dear MillieM,

Thank you for sharing your experience of University Hospital Hairmyres, Emergency Department.

I am so pleased to hear of the compassionate, supportive and patient centred care that you received from Jules, Patrick, Dr Sanuk, Rab and the rest of team. I can only imagine how reassuring their attitude and approach must have been during such a worrying time.

I look forward to passing on your kind words to the whole team and I am sure that Jules, Patrick, Dr Sanuk and Rab will take great pride in hearing how their care and compassion had such a positive impact on your experience.

I hope you are recovering well.

Kind Regards,

Jenni

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