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"Outstanding Care"

About: University Hospital Monklands / Dermatology

(as a parent/guardian),

Recently, mid November I accompanied my very stressed 19 year old daughter to Monklands Hospital when having a procedure to remove a mole. My daughter is the worst imaginable patient and is terrified of needles. She pretty much ran away at a previous appointment when the needle came out.

I was worried that my daughter would again ‘bottle out’ of the procedure and this would have happened again if not for the incredible patience and professionalism of Dr Shaffrali and equally fantastic nurse (sorry I never picked up the nurses name due to my focus on my daughter). I was allowed into the room to help keep her calm but it was the doctor and nurse that somehow got a terrified young girl through the procedure.

I often read how poor the NHS has become but this recent experience with my daughter and my own experiences prove that the people that work in the NHS are just as wonderful as ever.

My grateful thanks to the team at Dr Freida’s clinic.

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Response from Alan Sommerville, Senior Nurse for Medicine, Renal and Associated Specialities, University Hospital Monklands, NHS Lanarkshire 2 days ago
Alan Sommerville
Senior Nurse for Medicine, Renal and Associated Specialities, University Hospital Monklands,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 28/11/2025 at 17:00
Published on Care Opinion at 17:00


dear Jnibbly

Thank you for taking time to post on care opinion.

I understand this could have been a very traumatic time for you and your daughter. I am so pleased that this was a much more positive experience than you anticipated. I will ensure that your gratitude and thanks are passed over to Dr Shafralli and her team. Thanks again for your response

Kind regards

Alan

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