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I turned up terrified. I left smiling and relaxed.

Posted By HighLandCoo

"I turned up terrified. I left smiling and relaxed."

About: Caithness General Hospital / Radiology

(as the patient),

Attended Caithness Hospital for CT contrast scan.

I’ve never had this procedure before. 

I’m the cold sweats, light headed, feel sick person as soon as a needle is anywhere near me. The staff were amazing. So very patient with me, kind and reassuring. I always feel daft in how I am with needles but they made me feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure. 

I turned up terrified. I left smiling and relaxed. Thank you. 

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Response from Kirstin Mackay, Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead, Xray Department, Caithness General Hospital & Lawson Memorial Hospital, NHS Highland 3 months ago
Kirstin Mackay
Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead, Xray Department, Caithness General Hospital & Lawson Memorial Hospital,
NHS Highland

Submitted on 15/07/2025 at 15:09
Published on Care Opinion at 15:42

Many thanks for taking the time to post this response. I am so glad that the team were able to make your experience a positive one.

I will certainly make sure that this is passed onto the team.

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