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"Safe and professional visit"

About: The Ulster Hospital / Emergency Department

(as a service user),

In mid-December I attended the main A&E entrance. As I had a hand injury-I was redirected to the Minor Injuries Unit. On arrival I went to  Reception. The Receptionist was so friendly & empathetic. I was asked to take a seat & wait for triage. The waiting room was clean, all staff & patients wearing masks.

The male triage nurse called me through-within minutes. He was so friendly & professional. He examined my hand & sent me for Xray. The Xray department was busy-but again-every member of staff I dealt with-Reception, Nurse, Radiographer-were so pleasant & friendly. After xray I was back to Triage.

The nurse advised I had a break in my hand & explained/showed me the xrays & advised I would need a slab cast. As he put this on-we had such a laugh! He explained I would get another xray to ensure it was on ok. The whole experience lasted approximately an hour & a half! From entrance to exit I felt safe and very well looked after!  I have to return on Xmas Eve for xray & change of cast-and am assured it will be a safe & professional visit.

Huge thanks -especially to my nurse-but to all the staff! 

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Response from Jennifer Nicholson, Lead Nurse - Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine - A&E, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Jennifer Nicholson
Lead Nurse - Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine - A&E,
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Submitted on 23/12/2021 at 16:05
Published on Care Opinion at 16:05


Hi BapHell

Thank you for taking the time to tell us of your experience about your attendance at the Ulster Hospital ED.

It is good to hear it was a positive experience and you felt reassured despite the outcome of having an injury and needing a cast.

I will share your feedback with the staff

I hope your injury heals quickly and your visit on Christmas eve goes smoothly.


Best wishes

Jenny

Interim lead nurse ED

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