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"Operation cancellation"

About: Derriford Hospital / Gynaecology

My wife had on 3 occasions been advised of cancellation of her operation, and we attended for the fourth proposed date today 23 May. We were once again advised of cancellation due to lack of beds in spite of being given pre meds and changing prior the operation.

However, this is not a complaint, more a statement of understanding, and a wish that the staff in Fal ward, and your co-ordinator be complimented on their sympathy towards my wife following this last cancellation. The staff on the ward were very helpful and sympathetic, and rather than feeling upset at the necessary decision, we left fully understanding the situation, and confident that on the occasion when the operation finally takes place we will be in safe, sure and caring hands.

Thank you,

David Hall

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Response from Alison Stanton, Complaints and PALS Manager, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust 5 years ago
Alison Stanton
Complaints and PALS Manager,
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Submitted on 25/05/2018 at 09:28
Published on Care Opinion at 10:35


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The Matron for Planned Investigation Unit, Main Outpatients, Main Recovery, Postbridge, Fal, Erme and Imaging has responded to say:

Please pass on our thanks for these kind words which we will share with team. It is never easy telling someone their planned surgery isn’t going to happen as we know how devastating that can be. I am so pleased that this difficult message was delivered with sensitivity and compassion. We hope that the next surgery date goes well. Please advise them to contact me or the Surgeon via PALs if they require any further help.

Should you wish to get in touch with our PALS team, they can be contacted on 01752 439884 or you can email them as follows:

Email: plh-tr.PALS@nhs.net

We also have a Contact Us form: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/contact-us

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