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Great care provided to my aunt

Posted By Tazgilleye

"Great care provided to my aunt"

About: Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary / Accident & Emergency Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary / Geriatric Assessment Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary / Trauma & orthopaedics Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance

(as a relative),

My great aunt recently had a fall within her flat, suffering a femoral fracture.

The care she received from both the Scottish Ambulance Service attending ambulance crew and NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff in the Emergency Department, Ward 18 and surgical theatre has been first class.

The occupational therapy staff and physiotherapists are continuing her care package with a positive and encouraging manner.

Thank you to all.

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Response from Martin Esposito, Consultant Paramedic - Major Trauma, Clinical Directorate, Scottish Ambulance Service 8 years ago
Martin Esposito
Consultant Paramedic - Major Trauma, Clinical Directorate,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 21/08/2015 at 07:03
Published on Care Opinion at 07:35

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Dear Tazgilleye

I was really sorry to read that your great aunt had a fall resulting in a femoral fracture. However, I was extremely pleased to hear about the standard of care that she has received from all parts of the NHS.

She is going to need a lot of support over the next few months and I am glad to hear that she is already making good progress.

On behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service, can I ask you to pass on our best wishes to your great aunt.

Thank you for sharing this story.

Take care

Martin.

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Response from Hilary Butterworth, IPIQ Officer, Patient Services, NHS Dumfries and Galloway 8 years ago
Hilary Butterworth
IPIQ Officer, Patient Services,
NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Patient and Public Involvement Officer and Person Centred Health and Care

Submitted on 21/08/2015 at 10:38
Published on Care Opinion at 11:42

Dear Tazgilleye

It was lovely to come to work this morning and read your kind comments about so many clinical teams within the NHS. Sharing the story about your aunts care and the positive experience you had will be welcomed by so many people.

I have cared for many patients with fractures and how how stressful it can be for both patient and relatives. Everyone works hard to provide quality care and they understand what a difficult time it can be.

I hope your aunt continues to make good progress

Kind regards

Hilary

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