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About: Dermatology / Dermatology Outpatients Maternity care / Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Gynaecology (Ward 49)

(as the patient),

I had to be referred to the Early Pregnancy Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The staff were also extremely thoughtful, considerate and kind in their approach. Everything was explained to me in detail and if I left a voicemail, they got back to me straight away. 

They kept in constant loop as much as they could (considering the communication between the ward 49, EPU, and team in Dundee was probably not ideal and although I could have benefited from communication regarding my follow up, the staff on the Early Pregnancy Ward assured me of what they could). They even accommodated me coming in the very next day to give samples when my GP didn't have any availability for me - which they probably shouldn't have to do. I believe it's because they understood my circumstance and the GP receptionist didn't understand the timely manner in which i needed an appointment. 

On the same note, the team within the Hydatidiform Mole Follow-Up Service at Ninewells were excellent. Regular email and phone call updates to myself and my husband. They explained everything extremely well over the phone and always answered promptly as soon as I called. The director of the programme even called me once and offered me her sec's number should I have any questions. They communicated results of my samples and my pathology as soon as they had them. I can't fault them and think they are fantastic. If i needed to go for treatment, no doubt they would be just as kind. The team are a credit to our health service. Thank you. 

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Response from Fiona Proctor, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 49 - Gynaecology - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde last week
Fiona Proctor
Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 49 - Gynaecology - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 23/06/2025 at 11:55
Published on Care Opinion at 11:55


Dear Nina25,

Sorry to hear about your pregnancy, it can be such a worrying and unsure time.

Thank you for providing such lovely feedback about our Early Pregnancy team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Communication is so important and it's good to hear they provided updates as able, as well as accommodating you in a timely manner when your GP could not. As you mentioned they understand more than the GP the need for the urgency of these samples being taken, so it's great they gave you a prompt appointment.

I'm sorry the level of communication between ward 49, EPU and Dundee was not as good as it could have been. We can look to improve this going forward.

The follow up service at Ninewells sounds excellent, it's good you've had a fantastic experience with them.

I wish you luck with the remainder of your follow up and I hope you manage some time to process the loss of your pregnancy, the following website provides good information about Molar pregnancy - www.miscarriageassociation.ork.uk.

Thanks so much for taking the time to provide this feedback. I'll share it with the relevant teams.

Best Wishes

Fiona Proctor

Senior Charge Nurse

Ward 49, QEUH.

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