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"Poor attitude towards my elderly mother"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Ear, Nose & Throat

(as a service user),

I attended the Audiologists with my elderly old mother who has a hearing problem, dementia and involuntary muscle movement.

I was disgusted by their attitude towards my mum who wasn't really aware due to her dementia. They treated her as if she was a daft old lady, as we all know the elderly go on about their complaints. They dismissed mum when she spoke.

Informed us in 2012 we missed an appointment with a doctor which we were unaware of, which seemed to annoy them as they informed my mum and I this was a legal document from the hospital on their screen as we couldn't remember. I can't say enough how disgusted I was they weren't pleasant to my mum, they did take a call from a patient when we were there, again their attitude the way they spoke to the person left me shaking my head.

On leaving I asked my mum to wait outside office and asked them if they got out wrong side of bed as their attitude was a disgrace towards myself and my mother. Please acknowledge my complaint as I worked in health centre for years. Many times people get on your nerves, but you must always remain professional which I think they did not.

Thank You.

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Response from Robbie Rooney, Service Manager Audiology, Princess Gate, NHS Lanarkshire 6 years ago
Robbie Rooney
Service Manager Audiology, Princess Gate,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 25/05/2017 at 16:04
Published on Care Opinion on 26/05/2017 at 09:16


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Hi disgusted035

Firstly, my apologies for the experience you describe when both you and your mother visited the Audiology department recently. It is always disappointing to hear stories where patients and carers feel that the attitude expressed towards them was not positive and welcoming.

Given the nature of care opinion being anonymous, I am unable to investigate this further for you. However, if you would like to discuss this directly with me you can call me on 01698 456 550, where I can look into this further.

Kind Regards

Robbie Rooney

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