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"Friendly, kind nurse"

About: General Practices in Grampian

(as a service user),

Attended Elmbank medical practice for my regular smear test which I was nervous about. Like some women I find this an uncomfortable procedure but understand the importance nonetheless. I was greeted with a smile from Nurse Gillian who asked how I was, I replied I was “good, but nervous”. Following this Gillian made me feel extremely relaxed and comfortable, explaining what she was doing and making meaningful conversation to take my mind off the procedure. It was over in minutes and changed my mind on having a smear test as it differed so much from my last. Gillian was everything you’d expect of a nurse and deserves a little bit of recognition.  

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Response from Kirsten Dickson, Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team, NHS Grampian 4 years ago
Kirsten Dickson
Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team,
NHS Grampian
Submitted on 08/01/2020 at 13:30
Published on Care Opinion at 13:30


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Dear Unsurewhattowrite,

Sorry for the delay in responding to your story. It is fabulous for staff to hear when they have made such a positive change to how a patient has felt during an often uncomfortable appointment so it's really disappointing that I am so late in acknowledging your lovely comments!

I’m glad you found Gillian's explanations and meaningful conversation helped you feel relaxed and took your mind off the procedure and I'll make sure this is forwarded to the Elmbank today - I'm sure they will be delighted you have taken the time to get in touch.

Take care,

Kirsten

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