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About: Medicine for the Elderly / Acute Medicine for the Elderly (ward 16)

(as a relative),

My granny died in May 2024. She went into hospital and died 2 weeks later. It was unexpected and sudden, and an incredibly difficult time for our family. 

My granny was very ill - more ill than we could have ever known, and it is safe to say that she lost her dignity before going into hospital. 

It is hard to find comfort in such dark times, however, one thing that I have taken away from my granny's death, and that makes such a sad situation so much better, is the support that the amazing nurses in ward 36 provided. 

Thank you for being there for her when I wasn't. She really liked you all and enjoyed spending time with you! You gave her her dignity back and put her at ease at the end of her life - given the circumstances, I really could not have asked for anything more. 

You all do amazing work and I am forever grateful that these nurses were the ones to work with my family.


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Response from Fiona McCallum, senior charge nurse, ward 36 (gynaecology) Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside 5 months ago
Fiona McCallum
senior charge nurse, ward 36 (gynaecology) Ninewells Hospital,
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 31/01/2025 at 12:18
Published on Care Opinion at 12:18


dear ospreysc68,

thank you so much for this lovely feedback from a sad and difficult time for you. I am glad to hear that your granny was well cared for and with dignity and compassion during her time with us. I hope this continues to bring you comfort when you look back at your memories of her.

thank you again for taking the time to share this and I will also ensure that this is shared with all of the nursing team in ward 36 who will be proud to hear of the difference they made to your granny's care while she was with us in ward 36.

Fiona McCallum

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