Our teenage son has been diagnosed as having auto immune hepatitis and coeliac disease, which has come as a real shock. The treatment we have received throughout this has been fantastic. The paediatric gastroenterology consultant Dr Gannon and the paediatric gastro specialist nurse, Sarah, have been so professional, holistic and patient centred throughout.
Nothing has been too much and they have been so supportive throughout a very stressful, emotional and life changing time for us as a family. Our son was spoken to with dignity and respect and at a level that ensured he understood.
He is being transferred over to adult services due to his age and him not meeting the age criteria to be seen at the specialist liver unit at GOSH which is what would normally happen with paediatrics. Although we are apprehensive about this, we understand it's the most appropriate option for him, we feel that Dr Gannon has reassured us that he will be in very good hands and that the cross over will be seamless.
All of the professionals that we have come into contact with from the start of this have been fantastic and we are forever grateful.
Keep up the fantastic work that you all do.
"So supportive throughout a stressful time"
About: Ninewells Hospital / Gastroenterology Ninewells Hospital Gastroenterology DD1 9SY Paediatrics / Children's Outpatient Department Paediatrics Children's Outpatient Department DD1 9SY
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