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10 out of 10 for everything

Posted By Gentleman of Leisure

"10 out of 10 for everything"

About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Endoscopy

(as the patient),

Like others who have posted, I have to comment on the Moviprep solution, taken in advance. Drinking it was a very unpleasant experience. On the bright side, it did its job well! (I note from NHS responses to posts that it is the intention to provide instructions on possible additions to Moviprep that might improve things - good! )

The actual procedure was a wholly different experience. The Endoscopy Unit is very comfortable and well equipped. The examination went like clockwork, and Dr Wilson and the nurses score 10 out of 10 for everything. I feel that I was very well treated in all respects.

I opted for the Entonox (gas) analgesic. Apart from a few twinges, I had no discomfort. I was back to normal immediately afterwards, and was able to drive home safely.

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Response from Gillian Ogden, Head of Nursing, Planned Care, NHS Fife 7 years ago
Gillian Ogden
Head of Nursing, Planned Care,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 01/12/2016 at 18:14
Published on Care Opinion at 22:22

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Dear Gentleman of Leisure,

Thank you for your post (love your username!)

We have had a few posts lately about the bowel preparation and as you say, we are updating the information given to include some handy tips to make the solution more palatable. I know it's not pleasant to take but it does do a good job, as you experienced.

We started to use Entonox on the Queen Margaret site a short time ago and the feedback so far has been generally positive. It was good to read that you managed your procedure well with it and of course there is the added benefit of being able to drive a short time after.

I will pass on your post to Dr Wilson and the rest of our team, they will be grateful for the lovely comments you have made about their care.

I hope that you have recovered well from your procedure.

Kind regards

Gill Ogden

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