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About: St George's Hospital (Tooting) / Maternity care

I came into the early pregnancy unit due to concerns for my pregnancy and again 10 days later when I realised I was having a miscarriage, which resulted in a general anaesthetic for surgical miscarriage management.

I really could not fault the way I was treated and dealt with by the staff. Their professionalism, calmness and respect made a very upsetting time so so much easier to deal with and really did make a difference to how how emotionally coped with what I was going through.

I was seen within the estimated time frames, was fitted in very quickly for surgery. The whole process just seemed to work and when I reacted badly to the drugs I was given pre-op it was all hands on deck to make sure I was ok. So well done team - you all did a fantastic job and I really really appreciated the efforts of everyone who dealt with me from start to finish. So I can only say a massive thank you.

The only thing which could be improved is the information on the early pregnancy unit website which says Saturday walk-in clinic is only for emergencies. I had no idea if I counted as an emergency and almost waited to Monday when I knew I was having a miscarriage, which it turns out would have been the wrong thing to do.

Thanks again

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Response from St George's Hospital (Tooting) 6 years ago
St George's Hospital (Tooting)
Submitted on 19/02/2018 at 16:43
Published on nhs.uk at 17:18


Dear Madam

Thank you so much for taking the time to post these lovely comments about your experience at this upsetting time.

I offer you my sincere sympathy on the loss of your baby and I apologise for the delay in responding to you.

Your kind feedback has been passed on to the team who are pleased that they were able to make a difference for you.

Thank you again.

With kind regards,

Sarah Duncan

Patient Experience Manager

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