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Head on collision ended with four of us in hospital

Posted By Tarland Granny

"Head on collision ended with four of us in hospital"

About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Major Trauma Centre Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Orthopaedics

(as a service user),

My husband and I along with another couple were involved in a head on collision in April we were all admitted to hospital three of us were admitted to the poly trauma unit ward 212 where we had excellent care being all together was a great tonic as we were able to see how each other were getting and being able to talk about what happened to us all instead of bottling it up Gillian the OT came to see us and gave us advise on how best to cope and manage with our different injuries her cheery smile and great sense of humour and helpfulness was much appreciated along with her thoughtfulness about how we were going to cope once we got home my husband got home on the Friday and got settled into a slow routine   I got home the following Wednesday until then I felt I wouldn't be able to cope with my personal hygiene due to my injuries and Gillian made sure that I was able to do this before I was discharged for which I am very grateful x

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Response from Linda Oldroyd, Chief Nurse for Surgery, NHS Grampian 4 years ago
Linda Oldroyd
Chief Nurse for Surgery,
NHS Grampian

Submitted on 17/05/2019 at 13:23
Published on Care Opinion at 13:23

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Dear Tarland Granny

I am so sorry to read about your accident. It was very kind of you to post your feedback on Care Opinion at such a traumatic time.

NHS Grampian has had Major Trauma status since October 2018. The Polytrauma Ward, which you were in, is part of the Major Trauma Centre. I am very pleased indeed that the ward enabled yours and your fellow patients recovery from your accident. The psychological impact of these situations can often be worse than the physical impact. I am glad that the Polytrauma Ward made such a difference to you all. Your post gives us confidence that we are doing the right thing for our patients so thank you again.

I very much hope that you are all now recovering from your injuries and that you are all able to enjoy a lovely summer.

Kindest regards,

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