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"The staff were all amazing, caring and very professional"

About: Renal Medicine / Renal and Liver Transplant High Dependency Unit (Ward 215) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Transplants

(as the patient),

I was lucky enough to get a live kidney transplant from my relative in mid Dec, 24. 

I was admitted to 206 for one night and immediately felt the professionalism and caring nature of the whole team. 

When I had the operation, I was admitted into HDU, 215. Again, the staff were all amazing, caring and very professional. 

Although things went ok, they stagnated and the team of doctors, surgeons and nurses considered options. Although very complicated for a non medical person such as myself, everything was explained do thoroughly and slow, allowing me to digest the information and ask any questions. I am  from a different health board as well and I know they were in constant contact with my usual team. 

New, rather rare medication has been prescribed and things are looking positive so awaiting discharge as I write this. 

I have my own faith in God but please also trust in the system and team around you. Stay positive and try take each day as it comes. Good luck to everyone on your own journey. 

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Response from Sam Slight, Senior Charge Nurse, Transplant, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 5 months ago
Sam Slight
Senior Charge Nurse, Transplant, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 20/12/2024 at 14:22
Published on Care Opinion at 14:22


Thank you for such kind feedback on the team who looked after you. I will share it with them.

Best Wishes,

Sam

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Response from Tania McKimmie, Deputy Charge Nurse, Renal Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 5 months ago
Tania McKimmie
Deputy Charge Nurse, Renal Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 20/12/2024 at 23:19
Published on Care Opinion on 22/12/2024 at 07:12


Many Thanks for taking the time to send this lovely feedback.

I will make sure to pass onto the team in 215.

Sleep well on the first night home in your own bed.

Kind Regards

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