To whom it may concern -
Firstly I must apologise for the delay in writing this but “Better Late than Never”.
My husband died in July 2019.
I write to convey my own and my family’s appreciation of the services he received from NHS Fife locally at Dalgety Bay Health Centre and at both Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline and Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy during many years of attending various departments - Haematology, Chemotherapy Day Ward, Urology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Cardiology along with Radiologists, Radiographers, etc. at X-ray departments.
Unfortunately I cannot recall the names of many of the people who attended to him over the years but I hope that they may recognise themselves if they have the opportunity of reading this. There are nurses and phlebotomists who I cannot name. I will list names that I can recall but also know that there are many members of staff who the public never meet, i.e. administrative staff who arrange appointments, letters etc., receptionists, cleaners, porters, etc. etc. It has always amazed me how files are always in the hands of the Consultant even if one saw a different Consultant the day before and sometimes even at a different hospital.
The people who stand out in my memory are:-
Dr Donaldson and the staff at Dalgety Bay Health Centre.
Dr McLintock, Haematologist.
Dr Mitchell, Urologist.
Dr Munro, Plastic Surgeon.
Dr Fraser, Dermatologist & another male Dermatologist who attended him around May/June but I cannot recall his name.
Dr Francis, Cardiologist and his nurse Una (who were so kind and compassionate when Dr Francis had to tell myself, my son and daughter that there was nothing more could be done for Bruce).
Ambulance drivers and Paramedics who are always so efficient and friendly.
Not forgetting the End of Life Palliative Care Team led by Marianne who worked extremely hard to arrange for Bruce to return home earlier than they had planned, even bringing equipment to our house herself. Bruce was so determined to get to his own home, his own bed and perhaps knew more than we did as to how long he had left. The carers who attended to him during his final days (sorry I can’t remember all their names) were so professional and understanding and carried out their duties so efficiently.
Everyone who we met during all the years were so diligent in their work but treated my husband and myself as if we were the only people they had to attend to.
Many, many grateful thanks to all for your wonderful services which we most definitely appreciate.
We wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2020.
"A family wishing to say a big thank you to NHS staff"
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