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This stay has given me a greater appreciation for those who ...

Posted By SligoC

"This stay has given me a greater appreciation for those who work in the public health system"

About: Cardiac surgery / Cardiac Theatres

(as a service user),

I was recently admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast for scheduled heart surgery. I needed an aortic valve replacement and was able to avail of this under the NHS.

I'm in my 50s but I'd never been admitted to hospital before, so I didn't really know what to expect. I got through the surgery thankfully and was nearly three weeks in hospital for the early part of my recovery. 

I felt the organisation, attention and professionalism of the staff was top class throughout. Working in this environment day to day at the frontline of the health service must bring its ups and downs, and I am very thankful to the staff of ward 5a for the positive experience under their care. 

I am continuing to recover at home but this stay has given me a greater appreciation for those who work in the public health system .

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Response from Una Delargy, Business Support Officer , Regional Surgical Specialties including Neurosurgery, Vascular and Cardiothoracic services, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 10 months ago
Una Delargy
Business Support Officer , Regional Surgical Specialties including Neurosurgery, Vascular and Cardiothoracic services,
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 01/07/2024 at 12:58
Published on Care Opinion at 13:13

Good afternoon SligoC

Thank you for taking the time to communicate with us through Care Opinion. This is a really useful tool for us to share experiences and learning with patients so that we can hear about your treatment and care and hopefully continue to strive to provide the best possible care that we can.

First of all, I am delighted that you are recovering well form your aortic valve surgery. Isn't that fantastic that you have never been admitted to hospital before!

I am also very pleased that you found the staff here at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust carried out their roles with great professionalism and attention.

I shall certainly pass on your appreciation to the staff on Ward 5A in particular.

Finally, I would like to wish you a full recovery and once again thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Take Care & Best Wishes

Una

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