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Excellent care following an amputation

Posted By falconpd59

"Excellent care following an amputation"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Trauma & Orthopaedics (Wards 1 & 5) WestMARC (Glasgow) / Bioengineering clinic

(as a relative),

A year ago my husband had a lower limb amputation at Hairmyers Hospital where he received excellent care under Mr Vasey. He was then referred to WestMARC for physiotherapy and for a prosthetic limb. Again he has received excellent care, Alison could see that his artificial leg was cutting into him and has now taken a  new cast and had provided a suction belt to make it more comfortable. The team at WestMARC have also reviewed the type of crutches he is using.

All in all there has been fantastic care.

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Response from Jane-Marie Stobie, Lead Occupational Therapist Physical Care and Co-ordinator, Community Brain Injury Team, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Jane-Marie Stobie
Lead Occupational Therapist Physical Care and Co-ordinator, Community Brain Injury Team, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 13/03/2019 at 15:49
Published on Care Opinion at 16:12

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Dear falconpd59

Thank you for your post about the positive experience your husband had while having his lower limb amputation at Hairmyres Hospital. The vascular team are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for their patients and it is good to hear that your husband is progressing well. I will ensure Jill and Sam from the vascular Occupational Therapy Service receive your comments and I wish you all the best for the future.

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Response from Cameron Sharkey, Service Manager for Surgical & Critical Care Services, University Hospital Hairmyres, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Cameron Sharkey
Service Manager for Surgical & Critical Care Services, University Hospital Hairmyres,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 13/03/2019 at 21:56
Published on Care Opinion on 14/03/2019 at 09:42

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Dear falconpd59,

Thanks for taking the time to provide the kind feedback above. I'll be sure to share it with Mr Vesey and his team as I know they'll be pleased to learn that their input has left such an impression on you and your husband.

All the best,

Cameron

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Response from Heather Richardson, Interim General Manager, Emergency & Acute Medicine, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 5 years ago
Heather Richardson
Interim General Manager, Emergency & Acute Medicine,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Submitted on 14/03/2019 at 08:53
Published on Care Opinion at 09:42

Dear falconpd59

Thank you for your post on Care Opinion.

I am so pleased to read your story about how well things are going with your husband. It is always encouraging to read peoples accounts of how proactive we are as a service here at WestMARC in order to support and maximise your husbands rehabilitation.

I will make sure that I pass on your thanks and praise to Alison for her work. I am sure she will be delighted to read this.

We all wish you and your husband every success as you progress along your rehabilitation journey together.

Kind Regards

Heather Richardson

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