"From Xray to MRI scan via a CT scan in 53 hours"

I had an Xray at 11.00 am on Wednesday 24th November, expecting to be told I would get the result in a week.

But no, the Xray operator saw a problem and referred me to A & E where I was seen by an excellent doctor, who was so efficient and arranged an immediate CT scan. This confirmed the Xray operator’s concern and followed it up, after consultation with Queen Mary’s Hospital, by arranging an MRI Scan which meant a stay overnight in Carroll Ward where the care and attention was exemplary.

They couldn’t arrange the MRI scan for Thursday and it had to be done on Friday at 4.00 pm

The doctor who dealt with me on Carroll Ward was delightful, it was a pleasure to have been her patient and so clear in demonstrating a wedge fracture in my spine and the advice she gave to deal with the pain etc.

I would also like to compliment the behaviour and attitude of the night nurses who had to deal with a patient in the bed next to me in the middle of the Wednesday night. This patient swore outrageously, calling them unrepeatable names and struggled with them, while, with incredible patience they carefully cleaned and got him back to bed.

This is amazing service provided by Northwick Park hospital and I give it 5 Stars

Rodney Gross