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Put my mind at ease

Posted By mineralhd76

"Put my mind at ease"

About: Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) / Gynaecology

(as the patient),

I had my first Colposcopy, when I say I was a bag of nerves as someone who suffers with severe anxiety, especially when it comes to hospital/doctors appointments.

From the very start Amanda had a big smile and put my mind at ease also allowing my partner to accompany me.

Sindy the out my window at rest explained everything to me and reassured me about the procedure.

Sindy, Clarinda and Amanda then spoke to me though the whole procedure, taking real time to listen and support me. 

Thank you so much and although I still left anxious it was with a smile on my face! 

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Response from Christine Harrison, Health Care Assistant, Gynaecology Outpatients, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust last month
Christine Harrison
Health Care Assistant, Gynaecology Outpatients,
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Submitted on 10/04/2025 at 16:39
Published on Care Opinion at 16:39

Clarinda, Sindy and Amanda will be delighted to know that they were able to support you through your recent appointment.

Many ladies come to us in a heightened state of anxiety and the team work hard to alleviate their worries which in turn makes the procedure less uncomfortable or embarrassing for the patient. I hope that the answers you get after the colposcopy will go some way to reassuring you in the future.

I have informed the team of your kind words!

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Response from Lee Russ, Nurse Colposcopist, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust last month
Lee Russ
Nurse Colposcopist,
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Submitted on 10/04/2025 at 17:52
Published on Care Opinion at 17:52

Thanks mineralhd76 for taking the time to give your feedback. It does help us to hear of how women experience our service Best wishes

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