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"Unplanned Hospital stay"

About: Royal Alexandra Hospital / Gynaecology (Ward 32) Royal Alexandra Hospital / Trauma & orthopaedics (wards 21-23)

(as a service user),

After having carpal tunnel surgery on my hand, Two weeks ago. I found myself to have an infection in my wound. Was sent to the hospital by my GP. After spending several hours in the Orthopedic clinic I was taken to the ward. Unexpectedly I was transferred from the Orthopedic ward to the gynaecology ward due to bed shortage. At first I wasn’t happy about this it was after 11pm at night at what did the Gyn ward know about Orthopedic’s  my assumption. I can honestly say the care and expertise I had on the gyn ward was second to none. I am a regular in hospital stays and it’s not the ideal place to be, yes it helps when your poorly. But it’s not a holiday destination. To my surprise I really enjoyed my stay in the gynaecology ward, sad to say but I had many a laugh. Due to the professional caring staff and it felt more like home than a hospital stay, I don’t think I could praise ward 32 than saying the service was 💯 and the staff are a credit to the RAH and the NHS. What a team in ward 32. I don’t think I will ever come close to this much enjoyment in a hospital stay again. Every member of staff was excellent and made me feel like a person not a patient. I am actually going to miss the staff. Although I  will be glad to get home to my family as I miss them. Thanks ward 32 for my stay and getting me on the road to recovery.  Much appreciated and heartfelt Thanks

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Response from Ann Marie Selby, Associate Chief Nurse, Clyde Sector, NHSGGC 2 years ago
Ann Marie Selby
Associate Chief Nurse, Clyde Sector,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 04/09/2021 at 13:26
Published on Care Opinion at 13:26


Morning TAM 70

I am very pleased to hear you had a very satisfying experience thanks to our very capable colleagues in Ward 32.

We are experiencing unprecedented times in healthcare and the Gynaecology wards support our Orthopaedic patients when we have exhausted all other solutions to have our patients in the appropriate ward. Ward 32 Nursing staff are skilled in supporting our Orthopaedic patients who use the service in Ward 32.

Thank you for posting your comments and I will pass them on to all the staff in Ward 32 and we wish you a speedy recovery.

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