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I am truly grateful for the skill and expertise of the staff...

Posted By Aloysious

"I am truly grateful for the skill and expertise of the staff in Ward 11"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Accident & emergency

(as the patient),

I was recently rushed to hospital due to several weeks of regularly vomiting, diarrhoea, acute chest pain and discomfort, and giddiness. I had consulted with my GP on a few occasions and each time told to come back if no improvement, it likely was a virus. Intuitively I felt it was more serious. One night I called the paramedics.

On admission to A&E at NHS Forth Valley I was becoming quite disorientated but was aware of quick, efficient, detailed, professional attention from all staff. Next day I was admitted to Ward 11, where I stayed for about 8 days ... sepsis, gallstones, inflammation and so on were diagnosed - I was regularly monitored, staff answered questions I had, staff serving food were highly personable, food had a variety of choices. I was meant to be on a low fat diet - but the meals didn't reflect this. That said they were enjoyable. Nurses were attentive and most friendly. Those on night duty on the first few nights when I was regularly in pain were extremely attentive and reassuring.

In term of quickly diagnosing and getting me back to sufficiently good health in order to be discharged, I am truly grateful for the skill and expertise of the staff.

Thank you

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Response from Glynis Fotheringham, Senior Charge Nurse , Emergency Department FVRH and MIU in SCH, ForthValley 7 years ago
Glynis Fotheringham
Senior Charge Nurse , Emergency Department FVRH and MIU in SCH,
ForthValley

I am responsible for the day to day running of the Emergency Department and MIU in SCH

Submitted on 06/07/2016 at 17:01
Published on Care Opinion on 07/07/2016 at 09:40

Dear Aloysious,

I would like to respond on behalf of the Emergency Department, it is lovely to recieve positive feedback. I am glad your experience with us was a good one and I hope you are now on the road to recovery.

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Response from NHS Forth Valley 7 years ago
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 14/07/2016 at 13:03
Published on Care Opinion at 16:47

Dear Aloysious

Thank you so much for getting in touch and leaving feedback about your recent experience.

It is always very humbling to get lovely feedback for the job we do day in day out. We always strive to provide excellent patient centred care.

I have shared your feedback with the team who would like to pass on their thanks for your kind and thoughtful words. It really is lovely for staff to see their hard work and dedication being recognised.

I hope that your recovery is progressing well.

Kindest regards

Donna Coomes

Senior Charge Nurse

Ward B11, Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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Response from NHS Forth Valley 7 years ago
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 21/07/2016 at 09:06
Published on Care Opinion at 10:19

Dear Aloysious

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments about your experience in Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

We are glad that you enjoyed your food as the team work closely with the Dietitians and do their utmost to provide an excellent catering service to suit all types of diets, as food is so important in patient’s recovery.

Whist there are no low fat choices on the standard menu, patients are able to make a decision using the information available, for example a heart for a healthier choice, H for a high calorie choice etc. Where patients have a medical requirement for a special diet this is determined by the dietitians.

I have shared your feedback with the team who deal with the Catering on ward A11. It is always good to be able to share positive feedback and appreciation from patients with our staff.

I hope that your recovery is progressing well and please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further. My details are sandra.west@serco.com or 01324 567811.

Yours sincerely

Sandra West

Business Support Manager

Serco

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