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"Laparoscopy"

About: Airedale General Hospital / Gynaecology

After 4 years of symptoms I was referred by my GP for suspected thoracic endometriosis. Attended the 1st appointment in April, where I was given the opportunity to discuss my symptoms and booked in for a diagnostic laparoscopy. I had the laparoscopy in June. Before the surgery the ward staff and the surgeon explained the procedure and were friendly. After the surgery due to a small complication I had an unexpected over night stay. Unfortunately, the ward I stayed on overnight seemed very chaotic and understaffed. Staff did not seem to communicate with each other. Blood test that were due at 8 pm were not taken until 1am. One nurse saying you can go home then another saying you can't go home until you've had another blood test is not very reassuring. 10 weeks later I had a follow up appointment with a different consultant who was not helpful at all. Didn't listen to my symptoms, couldn't suggest any helpful treatment other than medication (there's a reason I'm not taking that already) or pain relief (if pain relief worked I wouldn't have bothered seeing a specialist!). So now after 5 months, feeling like I've wasted both mine and the hospital's time I'm having to go back to my GP to be referred to another specialist.

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Response from Airedale General Hospital 4 years ago
Airedale General Hospital
Submitted on 03/09/2019 at 13:39
Published on nhs.uk at 14:07


We are pleased to hear that your initial experience with our Gynaecology Team and with the staff on the ward was positive. Sadly you do raise concerns regarding your ongoing care on the ward, and also with the consultant at your outpatient follow-up appointment. We would like the opportunity to discuss this with you in greater detail, and would encourage you to contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01535 294019.

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