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"Bad bedside manner"

About: Craigavon Area Hospital / Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

(as a service user),

I came into AMU as I just didn't feel well and have been taking anti biotics for an ongoing infection. The nursing staff have been perfect but I found the doctors bedside manner to be horrific. I feel like one doctor in particular didn't listen to me. I feel it is to do with the fact I have COPD but still continue to smoke even though I shouldn't it is a stress related thing for me and sedative. I also feel it is out of boredom and because I have lost some independence recently. The doctor did make me feel quite small.

I feel like I just shut down when I'm spoke to in a serious way. However all the other staff here have been good. I have diabetes and I would love a lot more clear concise written out instructions on how to take my insulin. I do not use phones much as they give me anxiety but written support would help me feel much better. I know I am meant to ring each day but sometimes I forget what day it is never mind the rest.

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Response from Christine Armstrong, Care Opinion Facilitator, Patient Experience, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Christine Armstrong
Care Opinion Facilitator, Patient Experience,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 08/12/2021 at 14:27
Published on Care Opinion at 14:27


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Dear charliexe56 - thank you for taking the time to tell us about your recent experience and apologies for the delay in responding. We will share all your comments with the relevant staff for their learning and so that they can address the issues you have raised and will post a further update in due course.

I hope you are feeling better

Best wishes

Christine Armstrong

Care Opinion Facilitator

SHSCT

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