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Hope for the future

Posted By Dh1

"Hope for the future"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / General Medicine (Wards 5 & 8)

(as the patient),

I have iga vasculitis and have seen numerous doctors regarding my condition and how to manage it with medication. I was getting weaker and less mobile and I was sent to see Kirsty at wishaw occupational therapy department. Kirsty was an excellent listener and really displayed empathy towards my situation. She was very knowledgeable regarding changes I could make to make daily living easier and gave me websites to look at too for additional tools. Kirsty also put my name down for a Fatigue clinic as this is a major problem for me. Kirsty let me feeling hope for the future and for the first time happy leaving an appointment as I felt I had truly been heard. Thanks again

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Response from Janice McClymont, Occupational Therapy Head of Profession, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Janice McClymont
Occupational Therapy Head of Profession, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 04/10/2018 at 08:08
Published on Care Opinion at 09:33

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Dear Dh1,

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent expereince of the Occupational Therapy Service at Wishaw General Hospital. I am delighted to hear about your positive expereince, and will ensure that Kirsty, and the wider rheumatology occupational therapy team, are aware of how Kirsty's appraoch has helped you to cope with your condition.

I wish you continued success with your Fatigue Management Programme.

Best wiahes for the future.

Janice

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Response from Fiona Cross, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Fiona Cross
Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 04/10/2018 at 08:17
Published on Care Opinion at 09:34

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Dear Dh1,

Thank you very much for your positive comments regarding Kirsty and how you found that the Occupational therapy service input, will make a difference to your lifestyle and self management of your condition.

I will pass on your comments to Kirsty and hope that you feel the fatigue programme will be beneficial,

kind regards

Fiona

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