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"How well treated I’ve been during my stay"

About: Borders General Hospital / Accident & Emergency Borders General Hospital / Acute Assessment Unit

(as the patient),

I came into A& E on Sunday morning, from the first nurse I seen. She was polite and helpful and I felt like she was genuinely concerned (I’ve had previous experience with doctors who clearly aren’t) after them taking me to resuscitations department in A& E the doctors and nurses there were very pleasant, made me aware of what they were thinking not only what they wanted to do. (Personally find it very helpful when things are explained in this manner so I can understand myself where they are coming from). After a intense morning in A& E I was then transferred to MAU where even upon arrival I was greeted by staff with smiles. Once I was put in a room a nurse named Kim then told me what has happened so far, what the plan was for the future and what had to happen at that point in time. She answered all questions I had there and then and if she didn’t know she found out for me. The other nurse on, Darren I think his name was. Was also a massive help who took away the daunting feeling of being in hospital and helped to make me and the others in the room relaxed, over the 3 days I’ve been here. EVERY single person I have had to interact with has been amazing and they have all helped in their own ways to make this journey easier for myself. A massive thank you to all the staff in A& E & MAU-BGH

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Response from Karen Maitland, Clinical Service Manager - Primary Care, NHS Borders 4 years ago
Karen Maitland
Clinical Service Manager - Primary Care,
NHS Borders
Submitted on 26/09/2019 at 10:58
Published on Care Opinion at 10:58


Dear 0506973212

I am very pleased to hear that you have had such a positive experience of being in the Emergency Department (ED) and Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Borders General Hospital.

Being admitted to hospital can be a very scary time and as you say a daunting experience so I am glad that staff both in ED and MAU put you at ease and made this experience easier for you.

Thank you for taking the time to use Care Opinion and I can advise that I will share your feedback with staff in ED and MAU who will greatly appreciate your feedback.

I hope you have now fully recovered.

Best wishes,

Karen

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