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"Fantastic care"

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Neurosurgery (Ward 64 – 66)

(as a service user),

Fantastic care in a recent visit to the institute of neurological science for a nuclear brain scan.  Mum's appointment time was down to the second it seemed, she was taken at the time stated on her appointment letter, everything described in enough detail that lay ahead for that day, and she was even shown the scanning equipment that would be used later and a brief description of what was to be expected so as to calm her fears (nuclear brain scan sounds terrifying,  especially to someone with all sorts of other issues) the staff were so good at putting mum at ease, it seemed that took priority over actually getting the scan done. 

The whole experience from a carers point of view is that the department itself were very efficient, time managed and very well run with the patient as the primary focus, and from the patient's  view, everyone she came in contact with put her at ease, calmed her fears, and gained her trust and respect. 

Thank you for making our long day a more relaxed and pleasant one. The appointment meant 8am til 6pm day spent mostly on buses and killing time between appointments, this meant that an efficiently run department made our day so much easier as it run to schedule. We even heard other patients in the waiting area comment on how well run and how lovely staff were with them... I hope some more of them take the time to comment and let you know what a good job you are doing so that you know you are appreciate. 
Thank you, you all made a nervous anxious time so much more relaxed and pleasant,  much appreciated, thank you xxx
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Response from Sheila Dickson RGN BSc, Patient Experience & Public Involvement Project Manager, Patient Experience & Public Involvement, NHSGGC 4 years ago
Sheila Dickson RGN BSc
Patient Experience & Public Involvement Project Manager, Patient Experience & Public Involvement,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 22/11/2019 at 09:58
Published on Care Opinion at 09:58


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Dear Angierey

Thank you so much for taking the time to post on Care Opinion regarding your recent experience at the Institute of Neurological sciences. It can be an anxious time for all concerned when attending for an examination and to hear that you had a positive experience is lovely.

All staff appreciate the anxieties that patients have when attending for examinations and take great pride in trying to make the patient /relative experience as pleasant as possible.

I shall be delighted to pass on your comments to all staff involved. May I take this opportunity to wish your mum well and many thanks once again, very much appreciated.

Sheila

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