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"Cardiac Ablation"

About: Golden Jubilee National Hospital / Cardiac Surgery

(as the patient),

I was welcomed to ward 2C my the most kind and soft spoken nurse, who made me feel comfortable and at ease (I’m so sorry, I can’t remember your name!) 

My care was taken over by a nurse who made me nervous and made me feel a little anxious!! I got the feeling they didn’t want to be at work and had a bit of an I don’t care attitude. 

Post op, they still hard spoken, I was upset and felt grotty from medications etc, this nurse showed no empathy or compassion and it made me more upset. They left and went home for the evening. 

I slept as well as could be expected and was greeted with the same nurse in the morning, who insisted I got up for a wash and then sit in my chair again with a harsh and rushed manner. I had to wait 2 hours for my lift to come for me. I felt horrendous and was continually told I’d be fine. They never took time to chat to me or reassure me. I felt hopeless! 

5 days on I still feel tender and sore, I called the ward for some advice and was told to phone my GP in the morning or if I was that concerned to go to A & E. The nurse lacked care, compassion and empathy. Their communication skills and tone were off. 

I’ve not been impressed by the staff this hospital at all. 

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Response from Paula McPhail, Feedback and Legal Co-ordinator, Clinical Governance, NHS Golden Jubilee 4 years ago
Paula McPhail
Feedback and Legal Co-ordinator, Clinical Governance,
NHS Golden Jubilee
Submitted on 29/07/2019 at 18:30
Published on Care Opinion at 18:30


Dear Lula26,

Firstly, I am extremely sorry that this is the experience you have had with us. The description of the care you have received from the nurse who cared for you is not how we would expect our staff to behave. This is not in line with our hospital values. I have sent your comments onto the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Senior Charge Nurse for the ward to ensure they discuss this in full with the team on ward 2C. Again, I am very sorry for your experience.

If I can be of any further help, or if you wish to discuss this in more detail with me, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0141 951 5951.

Regards

Paula

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