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Excellent nursing care

Posted By CHARLIE 1

"Excellent nursing care"

About: Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Critical Care (includes HDU & ITU) Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Elderly Medicine (ward K south, 2 & 3 Larkfield Unit) Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Physiotherapy Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Rehabilitation

(as a relative),

In April this year my mother-in-law sadly passed away in Ward 3 at the Larkfield Unit, IRH. She was admitted to JN in October transferred to GN and very quickly to Ward 3 without a diagnosis. She had never been in hospital before, her condition rapidly deteriorated and it was the doctors in Ward 3 who after numerous investigations and months diagnosed her with Guillian Barre syndrome.

She was transferred to HDU for treatment and then back to Ward 3 for rehabilitation. The nurses and physiotherapists in ward 3 did an excellent job in caring for my mother-in-law, when we couldn't. Having a daughter and daughter-in-law as nurses we couldn't have asked for better care.

Unfortunately after 6 months she lost her battle and died in the care of staff at ward 3. I would like to give special thanks to Gaynor (physiotherapist) and her team. Nurses Michelle and June. My mother-in-law was a very special lady and it was a comfort that she did not suffer and was well looked after.

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Response from Linda Graham, Lead Nurse, Critical Care (IRH), NHSGGC 3 years ago
Linda Graham
Lead Nurse, Critical Care (IRH),
NHSGGC

Submitted on 07/09/2020 at 08:41
Published on Care Opinion at 16:00

Hello CHARLIE1,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother in law. I would also like to thank you on behalf of the nurses in HDU IRH for your comments that you felt comforted by the fact your mother in law did not suffer and was looked after well. I will pass on your comments to the team this will mean a lot to those who cared for you and your mother in law.

Many thanks and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Regards

Linda Graham

Lead Nurse

Critical Care IRH

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Response from Louise Watson, Inverclyde Royal Hospital Site Lead/Chief Allied Health Professional, Clyde Sector, NHSGGC 3 years ago
Louise Watson
Inverclyde Royal Hospital Site Lead/Chief Allied Health Professional, Clyde Sector,
NHSGGC

Submitted on 08/09/2020 at 11:09
Published on Care Opinion at 13:41

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Dear Charlie1

Many thanks for taking the time to share these comments at what must be a difficult time for you and your family.

It is lovely to hear that your view on her experience of care and rehabilitation was so positive despite the challenges she faced.

I will share your thoughts with the team and in particular Gaynor who will be really pleased as she always strives to do her best for all the patients in ward 3 and it is nice to have this acknowledged.

Best Regards

Louise Watson

Chief Allied Health Professional

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