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"Review of Medical Services"

About: Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) / Cardiology

(as a carer),

I wanted to highlight an excellent example of care received, provided by Alvin in Cardiology Outpatients. He treated my mother with pacemaker failure, displaying immense thoughtful competence, patience, respect, thoroughness and professionalism. At the same time he was teaching a medical student. he gave my mother a really valuable evaluation, culminating in resetting the pacemaker without need for further intervention and then organised an immediate chest x-ray for extra reassurance. During his deliberations he was also not afraid to run his technical considerations past another colleague, and was obviously extremely pleasant with another junior colleague who helped with the scanner printer. All in all - a very professional and impressive consultation, witnessed by someone who has some medical/customer service background and knows what makes for a really good experience for their patients. Anyone concerned about an elderly relative would have been very appreciative of the type of care he provided.

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Response from Emma Barrie, Operations Manager Cardiology & Cardio-Respiratory (Northern Services), Medicine (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 days ago
Emma Barrie
Operations Manager Cardiology & Cardio-Respiratory (Northern Services), Medicine (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 17/10/2025 at 11:52
Published on Care Opinion at 11:52


Dear Sarhb59

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback following your Mother's recent visit to Cardiology Outpatients. We're so pleased to hear that Alvin provided such excellent care demonstrating professionalism, compassion and clear communication while also supporting a medical student in training.

It's great to know that his thorough approach and teamwork helped reassure both your mother and yourself and that the service met your expectations of high quality, patient centred care. We will ensure your kind words are shared with Alvin and the wider cardiology team as feedback like yours is greatly appreciated and helps recognise the outstanding efforts of our staff.

Thanks again for sharing your experience.

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