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Neurosurgery waiting times.

Posted By Sharpey1966

"Neurosurgery waiting times."

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow

(as a relative),

My wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour (meninginoma) following an MRI at the Queen Elizabeth Glasgow. The neurologist also thought she potentially had an aneurysm but would require another MRI. She had spoken to the neurosurgeon and would get an appointment within 2 weeks. She did.

An appointment 2 months away. Can you imagine the distress? A potentially malignant brain tumour (cancer) and potentially a ticking bomb in your head and you are given a 1st consultant appointment 2 months away. Never mind starting any treatment. I feel this is an absolutely disgusting way to treat a fellow human being. So disillusioned with the NHS. What's the point of building a super hospital if you can't get to see a consultant?

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Response from Lisa Ramsay, Patient Experience Public Involvement Team Support, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 6 years ago
Lisa Ramsay
Patient Experience Public Involvement Team Support,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

I work in a small team within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Part of the team’s role is to support patients and carers through our feedback systems which will help to improve the services we provide. On Patient Opinion, I support Lorna Gray, Patient Experience Public Involvement Project Manager, and Niall McGrogan, Head of Patient Experience Public Involvement.

Submitted on 07/07/2017 at 14:46
Published on Care Opinion at 14:47

Dear Sharpey1966

Thank you for taking the time to post on Care Opinion. I am sorry to read about your wife and yourself has experienced with our Neurology department. The General Manager of the service has read your post and I understand the service has been in contact with you directly and that your concerns have now been addressed.

Best wishes
Lisa

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