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Th care I received was excellent

Posted By sagittariusts79

"Th care I received was excellent"

About: Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Gynaecology

(as the patient),

I recently attended Inverclyde Hospital, Level L, Gynaecology Outpatients, for a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) following a missed miscarriage.

From start to finish, the care I received was excellent. Everything was explained to me at each stage. Belinda, the healthcare assistant, Allison, the nurse, and Dr Lamont, the consultant, were all friendly, thoughtful, and supportive, and I felt listened to and cared for. 

My first choice of management would have been medical management; however, I was not given the option to do this at home. Because of this, I opted for the MVA. While I am thankful for how smoothly everything went, I do feel that home medical management should be offered as an option for future patients, and this is something I believe the health board should consider going forward.

Overall, I am very grateful for the care and compassion I received.

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Response from Jennifer Harvey, Senior Charge Nurse, Gynaecology Outpatients, Inverclyde Royal Hospital/Royal Alexandra Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde less than an hour ago
Jennifer Harvey
Senior Charge Nurse, Gynaecology Outpatients, Inverclyde Royal Hospital/Royal Alexandra Hospital,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 27/01/2026 at 11:54
Published on Care Opinion at 11:54

Dear Saqittariusts79

I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent experience at Inverclyde Hospital, Level L, Gynaecology Outpatients.

I really appreciate you writing to us especially at this difficult time.

I am pleased to hear that you felt well cared for throughout your visit and that the team explained each stage of your care clearly. Your kind comments regarding Belinda, Allison, and Dr Lamont have been shared with them and the wider team, and they will be greatly appreciated. Providing compassionate, supportive care is extremely important to us, particularly in such sensitive circumstances.

I am also grateful for your thoughtful comments regarding the option of home medical management. Your feedback has been shared with the clinical team and service leads as part of an ongoing service review. Hearing directly from patients helps us reflect on current practice and identify opportunities to improve choice and experience for future patients.

Thank you again for your kind words and for raising this important point.

Take Care

Jen

Jen Harvey Senior Charge Nurse Gynaecology/colposcopy Outpatients IRH/RAH/VOL

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