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My stay in hospital

Posted By Deedee81

"My stay in hospital"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / The Macmillan Unit Belfast City Hospital / Gynaecology Causeway Hospital / Gynaecology

(as a service user),

I attended my local treatment room in June about a health concern and the nurses informed a GP of my issue, I was examined by the GP then referred to my local hospital for further tests. I was diagnosed with cancer in September at Causeway Hospital, had a consultation at Antrim Area Hospital at the start of October and admitted to Belfast City Hospital at the start of November to have surgery to remove the cancer.

I was extremely nervous about the whole process, unsure of what they would find or what treatment would be required. I underwent general anaesthetic for the procedure, another process I was extremely worried about. Afterwards I spent time at two wards in Belfast City Hospital receiving care until I was fit to return home. The care I received from every person throughout this entire process has been outstanding. Every single person, doctors, consultants, anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, HCAs, domestic staff, porters and students (hopefully I have named them all) have been kind, caring, professional, reassuring and have made me feel at ease and kept me calm when I became panicked at the thought of what I was going through. I felt looked after by the dedicated staff, from the moment I first approached my GP surgery about my concerns.

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Response from Barbara Strawbridge, Lead Midwife Maternity, Causeway Gynae, Maternity inc Meadows and OPD, NHSCT 2 years ago
Barbara Strawbridge
Lead Midwife Maternity, Causeway Gynae, Maternity inc Meadows and OPD,
NHSCT

Submitted on 16/11/2021 at 14:10
Published on Care Opinion at 14:44

Dear Deedee81,

My name is Barbara Strawbridge and I work as the Lead Midwife for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Causeway Hospital. Thank you for your lovely positive feedback on our Gynaecology services in Causeway. Diagnosis and treatment for cancer is an anxious time and I can see you underwent investigations and surgery all within a few months. I am delighted staff put you at ease, were professional and communicated clearly, were kind, caring, reassuring and supportive throughout your journey. I will pass your kind comments on to the staff in Causeway Gynae ward as feedback like yours is so appreciated.

I am glad you have your surgery over you now and I hope you are recovering.

Best Wishes

Barbara Strawbridge

Lead Midwife

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Causeway Hospital

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Response from Paul McCarthy, Service Manager, SPECIALIST HOSPITALS & WOMEN'S HEALTH, Belfast HSC Trust 2 years ago
Paul McCarthy
Service Manager, SPECIALIST HOSPITALS & WOMEN'S HEALTH,
Belfast HSC Trust

Service Manager for Gynaecology including Regional Fertility Centre, GUM and Sexual & Reproductive Health

Submitted on 21/12/2021 at 10:02
Published on Care Opinion at 10:55

Dear Deedee81,

My name is Paul McCarthy and I am the Service Manager for Gynaecology in Belfast Trust.

Thank you for your lovely positive feedback on your experience during which was a particularly anxious and worrying time for you and your family.

I will ensure your lovely comments are passed onto all of the staff you encountered through your journey within the Belfast City Hospital including the staff on the two surgical wards which I know they will deeply appreciate.

I am glad you have your surgery over you now and I hope you are recovering well.

Best Wishes and I hope you and your family all have a lovely Christmas.

Paul McCarthy

Service Manager

Gynaecology

Belfast HSCT

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