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"Ward 209 royal infirmary orthopaedics"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Trauma and Orthopaedics

(as a relative),

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My son had a stay in ward 209 recently following orthopaedic surgery . He has complex medical, behavioural and mental health issues making delivery of care very challenging in an acute surgical setting . 

The staff were amazing even when under extreme pressure due to staffing issues.

He was treated with respect, dignity ,and compassion. Except for a very small minority, he was supported and cared for without judgement. The staff were also very supportive of the family for whom it was a very traumatic and worrying time.

I would be most grateful if you could pass on our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all involved in his care in 209. It was a very difficult and trying time for everyone but it was managed with compassion and professionalism. Thank you.

Our sincere thanks also to Mr Patton ,Nadine (Psych), Charlotte (stress/destress) nurse and Michelle ( navigator).

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Responses

Response from Wendy Parkinson, Clinical Service Manager, Orthopaedics & Major Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 3 months ago
Wendy Parkinson
Clinical Service Manager, Orthopaedics & Major Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 04/03/2025 at 16:22
Published on Care Opinion at 17:08


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Thank you for your lovely compliment, I will make sure this is passed onto the team in Ward 209 and to the individuals you have mentioned.

Best wishes

Wendy

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Response from Sarah Hosie, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 209, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 3 months ago
Sarah Hosie
Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 209, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 07/03/2025 at 08:34
Published on Care Opinion at 12:37


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Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will pass this over to the nursing team and also to the others you have mentioned. I wish you all the very best for the future.

Best wishes

Sarah

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