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"Everyone made me feel very safe and comfortable"

About: New Victoria Hospital / Out-of-hours GP service Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Ear, Nose & Throat (Ward 11b)

(as the patient),

I went into QEUH after being sent from the Out of Hours GP in New Victoria (fabulous service as well), after being advised I had a quinsy on the left side of my throat. The pain was unbearable and I was in tears. I wasn’t able to intake any food as it felt like swallowing glass.

In ENT I was tended by doctors Stavros and Luke and a lovely nurse who I believe was called Laura. I can’t thank them enough for the amazing work they did for me. After visiting a different A&E the day before with no help or solution, QEUH was the most positive experience I’ve had with the healthcare system.  

They offered me effervescent painkillers while I had to wait for around 2 hours which helped massively with the pain. They very kindly kept checking on me while tending to other patients. When Luke was finally ready to get me in for a checkup, he explained everything extremely well to me, advised of the best treatment options and was very friendly and kind.

I was then helped by Laura which was the sweetest nurse I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. She was making me laugh and smile through the pain and even gave me more food as soon as she saw I could intake anything.

I can’t thank the ENT team enough, from the reception to the nurses to the doctors, everyone made me feel very safe and comfortable. I feel better after all the treatments I was given and I was advised to come straight back to them if anything worsens. 

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Response from Kevin Torbet, Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement, NHSGGC 16 months ago
Kevin Torbet
Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 17/07/2024 at 16:30
Published on Care Opinion at 16:30


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Dear skyrj57

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and heartfelt experience at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We are pleased to hear that you received such exceptional care from our ENT team during what must have been a very painful and distressing time for you.

We are especially grateful for your kind words about doctors Stavros and Luke, and Nurse Laura. It is wonderful to hear that they were able to provide you with relief and support, ensuring you felt safe and well cared for. Your feedback highlights the dedication and compassion our staff strives to bring to each patient, and it is encouraging to know that their efforts made such a positive impact on your visit.

Your positive experience at both the Out of Hours GP in New Victoria and QEUH is a testament to the hard work and professionalism of our healthcare teams. Your story will be shared with them, and I know they will be touched by your gratitude.

We are glad to hear you are feeling better and thank you once again for your kind words and for acknowledging the care you received it's very much appreciated.

Kind regards

Kevin

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Response from Raylene McLaggan, Clinical Service Manager, Out of Hours, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 16 months ago
Raylene McLaggan
Clinical Service Manager, Out of Hours,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Submitted on 18/07/2024 at 16:15
Published on Care Opinion at 16:15


Dear skyrj57,

Thank you for taking the time to share your New Victoria Out of Hours experience on Care Opinion. We are pleased to hear that the consultation was provided with excellent person-centered care. We appreciate when staff are recognised for the professionalism, care and compassion that we strive to achieve at all times. We would love to share this good news and positive feedback with the staff involved in your care at GP Out of Hours. If you wish to provide any further detail, then please don't hesitate to get in touch with myself at Raylene.McLaggan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

I wish you all the best for a full and speedy recovery.

Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch.

Best wishes

Raylene

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