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"saved my life "

About: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

I was admitted to Birmingham qe by ambulance from new cross hospital with Hydrocephalus, I was put on a ward but went into cardiac arrest when I went to loo , the doctors there where brill , 1 doctor was going home and noticed I wasn't where i should of been so got someone to check on me ,, that is when they found me on loo floor in cardiac arrest, the doctor had a shunt in my head in 30 seconds ,, there was other doctors there that must of had a hard job as they phoned my family to say they didn't think I was going to make it and to say bye to me or if I come round I might be brain dead ,, I did come round next day and remembered family names so 3 days after went in theatre to have a brain tumour removed which is the cause of the fluid to my head, I was in hospital for 2 weeks and was really looked after as I couldn't do a lot when I awoke , such a brill hospital and doctors if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be here now and be able to type this message to you ,, I wish I new more about what happened to me as you can appreciate doctors help ect a lot more ,, I cant remember much that happened but people have told me including doctors staff and family ,, brilliant doctors and staff to all the departments , wards I had to stay on ,, can i say a big THANK YOU X

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Response from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Submitted on 17/02/2021 at 14:27
Published on nhs.uk on 18/02/2021 at 18:13


Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. We are delighted to hear about the excellent care and treatment you have received. Your kind words have been forwarded to senior hospital staff to share with their team members. Feedback like this is greatly valued as staff love to hear they have made such a positive difference. If you would like to provide any further feedback about your experience please visit the hospital webpage www.uhb.nhs.uk/yourviews

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