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"Urodynamics test for men."

About: Good Hope Hospital / Urology

(as the patient),

Dear Sir/madam,

Having recently had a Urodynamics test conducted at Good Hope hospital I would like to mention a couple of things. 

The leaflet I received was sufficient, however the experience did not match the procedure outlined. My experience was of much more pain and discomfort than outlined. The catheter caused intense stinging in passing through the prostate. This was mercifully brief. Either this is normal or the anaesthetic gel isn’t that strong. Where the leaflet mentions a small catheter being inserted into your rectum in reality it was a larger than expected device that was inserted with what felt like little care. Perhaps a more ergonomically designed device would be suitable for this area of the body. For someone who has a history of anal fissures this was a real concern.

I feel the leaflet from Good Hope needs some more detail.

Many thanks.

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Response from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 24/01/2020 at 10:20
Published on Care Opinion at 10:46


Responded: 23.01.20

Dear Warhol123

Thank you for taking the time to post your comment on your recent patient experience at Good Hope Hospital.

All feedback is used by the Patient Experience Team to identify themes and trends across the organisation to highlight areas of improvement and areas of excellence. Your comments have been forwarded to the Patient Experience Team and the Urology Department senior team. Once again thank you for taking the time to post your feedback, it is most appreciated.

Please contact our Patient Relations Team if you have any issues with your care and treatment by contacting them on 0121 424 0808 or by email: uhb-tr.Complaints-ConcernsandCompliments@nhs.net we will be happy to look into any concerns you have.

Kind Regards

Patient Services Team

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