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"My son had a biking accident"

About: Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care / Community Casualty Department Royal Hospital for Children (Glasgow) / Imaging (Xrays and Scans)

(as a parent/guardian),

We were told by our doctors to head to A and E (Lochgilphead), here we were seen by two nurses and a DR , who,  having examined my son and found blood in his urine arranged for us to be blue lighted to Glasgow Children’s Hospital, once through triage we were seen by two doctors who examined him and gave him a cannula with the use of “Magic Elsa Spray”. Originally scared my son was reassured and even happy to have it done due to the doctors skill and reassurance. He was taken to have an MRI (this was two In the morning) despite the time they helped my son feel at ease with little jokes and in depth chats about how the machine worked. Fortunately there was no major damage and we were  settled into Major Trauma Ward and stayed two nights. 

With regard to the way I felt: I was so well reassured by all that staff that it was only during the ambulance ride I was very anxious but the staff helped put me at ease. Whilst in Lochgilphead and Glasgow hospital every  member of staff were incredible . The care, compassion, room , food and every member of staff were incredible . My son was so well looked after and reassured. We are so fortunate to have the NHS and the incredible staff as well as the ambulance service and all those who help the hospital function  . 

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Response from Angela McLean, Acting Lead Nurse, Paediatrics, NHSG Greater Glasgow and Clyde 3 years ago
Angela McLean
Acting Lead Nurse, Paediatrics,
NHSG Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 15/02/2022 at 10:33
Published on Care Opinion at 10:39


Dear SproutsMum

I as extremely pleased to hear that you had a good experience when arriving a RHC A&E and then transferred to imaging. The staff making your child feel safe and reassured during all aspects of his treatment from all staff who showed due care and compassion.

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Response from Fiona Campbell, Clinical Governance Manager, NHS Highland 3 years ago
Fiona Campbell
Clinical Governance Manager,
NHS Highland
Submitted on 15/02/2022 at 12:02
Published on Care Opinion at 12:02


Dear SproutsMum

I am very sorry to read that your son had a biking accident.

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience.

This must have been a worrying time for you but great to hear that staff were so comforting and reassuring and put you both at your ease.

I will make sure that staff in Lochgilphead are aware of how much you appreciated their support.

I wish your son well in his recovery.

Thank you, again.

Kind regards

Fiona Campbell

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