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I was referred here by my GP. Because of issues with my throat. The Consultant was not very responsive to my questions concerning my throat. The Consultant put a camera down my throat but did not tell me before doing so. So I was a little startled when the small tube was going down my nose and throat I asked afterwards what the tube was, if it was a camera? The Consultant looked at me blankly, The Nurse that was working with the consultant answered my question and told me yes it was a camera that was just put down my throat. The Consultant was very robotic and distant and did not communicate my condition to me very well, I came out of that room more confused than I did before the appointment. However I was shown some diagrams on the screen of how a normal throat should look and examples of how mine actually looked. He told me I can order a device online to wear while sleeping or through a dentist. This advice is unacceptable for a condition that is very serious this device needs to be fitted properly, I can not just buy a random device online and hope it fits. He did not confirm that he would send a letter to myself and my GP so now I have to wait and see whether my GP receives this letter so they can give me proper advice/ care I need so I can manage my condition. I did not ask the questions I needed to at this appointment because I felt quite overwhelmed and stressed plus the questions I did ask The Consultant he was not forthcoming with information. Had to go online afterwards when I got home to do some more research about this medical condition. However the Nurse was very professional and friendly.

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Response from Communications Officer, Homerton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2 years ago
Homerton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 28/06/2021 at 14:10
Published on Care Opinion at 15:14


Hello,

We are very sorry to hear about the experience you had during your visit to Homerton hospital. So that we can investigate this issue further, it would be helpful to call our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) on 020 8510 7315 or email them at huh-tr.pals.service@nhs.net with your name and date of birth.

We hope that we can resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Kind regards

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