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"my sister's experience of peritoneal dialysis"

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Renal Dialysis

(as a carer),

My sister, Morven, was treated by the PD team at QEUH, Glasgow.

It is now 8 months since she passed away and I should have written this sooner.

The care she received principally from Isabella, Joan and Dr Gorrie ( but in their absence from others in the team) was outstanding - caring and compassionate but also efficient. She thought of them as family and trusted them implicitly, not only with regard to her dialysis but also when she was diagnosed with lung cancer, she still looked to them for advice.

She decided to stop dialysis when her cancer was terminal and that was a very hard decision and I think she possibly waited too long. Again she had the full support from the PD team which was amazing.

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Response from Elaine Burt, Chief Nurse, Regional Services, NHSGGC 2 years ago
Elaine Burt
Chief Nurse, Regional Services,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 07/06/2021 at 13:02
Published on Care Opinion at 13:02


Dear wee sis,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your sister and I very much appreciate you taking the time to post this kind feedback at such a difficult time. I know our Peritoneal Dialysis team focus very much on providing person centred care and getting to know their patients individually. It matters to them to get this right as they often care for patients over long periods of time and get to know them well. It is very reassuring for me to read that your sister Morven felt well cared for and supported throughout her time with the team and that they were there to provide her with ongoing advice.

I will share this feedback with them which I know they will appreciate and thank you once again for posting this.

Kind Regards

Elaine Burt

Chief Nurse Regional services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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