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About: Royal Alexandra Hospital / Pre-Operative Assessment

(as a service user),

I had to attend a pre assessment clinic at the RAH, in Paisley. I was feeling rather ambivalent and anxious about attending, however my interaction with a student nurse during the process completely altered my thoughts positively on this. 

From the outset Rachael was the utmost professional but her warmth, kindness, compassion and clear explanation of the pre assessment process put me at ease and made me feel valued, as it was clear I mattered and was listened to. I cannot thank her enough for this. 

We spend so much time criticising our NHS but never acknowledge the positives. Rachael is on the cusp of her career and I have no doubt that she will be an asset to wherever she works - hopefully within GGC. 

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Response from Sheila Taylor, Senior Charge Nurse, Outpatients/Pre-operative Assessment, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 4 months ago
Sheila Taylor
Senior Charge Nurse, Outpatients/Pre-operative Assessment,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 09/06/2025 at 09:48
Published on Care Opinion at 10:01


Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on your Pre Assessment experience at RAH. I am so happy that your time with us was positive. This can be an anxious time when being prepared for surgery. Rachel has only been in the department for a short period of time so I am delighted that she has shown the skills and qualities that we need from our nurses. I printed off the review and gave it to Rachel and we had a chat about how pleased I was for her and told her to carry on exactly how she has been and she will go far in her career with her caring attitude. Rachel will be a qualified nurse soon and I agree that she will be a valued member of any team she joins, hopefully within the GGC family. Thank you again for your review and we wish you a speedy recovery.

Sheila Taylor

Senior Charge Nurse

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