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"A great example of patient-centred care"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Audiology

(as a relative),

My parents (Dad, in his 90s and blind) and (Mum, in her 90s and vision impaired) recently attended Hairmyres Hospital Audiology Dept for hearing aid checks.

ATO Gordon was very kind and listened to their issues with their hearing giving them time to speak about their concerns. He explained fully what he was doing by testing the hearing aids and made adjustments within his scope to maximise the benefits to my parents hearing. We also noted that Gordon's hand hygiene practice was excellent and he took particular care cleaning the equipment (daughters attending with parents retired from clinical roles in NHS).

Gordon called on colleague Audiologist David, for further advice and examination, who also treated my parents with respect and kindness taking time to give a full explanation of what may be achieved with an up to date hearing assessment. Follow on appointments were arranged to suit their needs in a suitable timeframe.

Our experience in Audiology Dept was a great example of patient-centred Care and these two Audiology team members, Gordon and David, should be commended on their professional practice and are a credit to your service.

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Response from Joanne Lydon, Deputy Head of Service, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 2 days ago
Joanne Lydon
Deputy Head of Service, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 02/09/2025 at 17:30
Published on Care Opinion at 17:30


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Dear 2Daughters,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind and thoughtful feedback about your parents’ recent visit to the Audiology Department at Hairmyres Hospital. We are really delighted to hear about the positive experience you had with both Gordon and David.

It is great to hear that they provided such attentive, patient-centred care, taking time to listen, explain, and ensure your parents felt comfortable and supported throughout their appointments. We are especially pleased that their professionalism and attention to detail made such a difference to your parents’ experience.

Your comments will be shared with Gordon, David, and the wider Audiology team, and I know they will greatly appreciate your recognition of their efforts. Feedback like yours is always gratefully received.

Thank you once again for reaching out to let us know. We wish you and your parents all the very best, and we look forward to continuing to support them with their hearing care needs.

Kind Regards

Joanne

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