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"Not sure I want to return"

About: Perth Royal Infirmary / Dermatology Treatment Centre

(as the patient),

First I would like to say how much I appreciate any help with my skin from NHS Tayside and had some great treatment from the team in Dundee.

However, I can't say the same for Perth. In the last two week, I have been shouted at and made to feel I was standing in front of a headmaster at school by a nurse.

First Incident:

Was starting early at work so I always make sure I was DTC for opening at 7.30m. This morning it was -7 and freezing outside. The front door was not opening so wait a few minutes then knock as want to get out the cold. I was meet by a member of staff who clearly was not happy that there was someone wanting in. She just went off on one with an attitude about there being a timer on the door. Then where was I going, did say to the DTC well I have never seen you before which is not true. I was made to feel I was just an inconvenience and did feel like just walking away at that point. I did say all I want was to get out the cold and would wait in the waiting area till they were ready.

Incident 2:

Not sure the nurse's name but will be in the notes. Twice I have been told by this nurse that I was using the wrong creams on areas of my body, I have twice said that what I was told to use from the Doctors in the unit at Ninewells and have worked very well for me, but still said I was wrong and then started to tell me off as if I was a child and that i was told twice I was wrong about the creams and that she had noted it twice by her. Then went on to say I should have said before getting undressed for them to check my skin. At no point has anyone said this or told me to do this.

All in I not sure I want to return back to the DTC in Perth 

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Response from Alison Moss, Feedback Manager, NHS Tayside 6 years ago
Alison Moss
Feedback Manager,
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 30/01/2018 at 13:11
Published on Care Opinion at 14:04


I am sorry to hear of your recent experiences while attending the Dermatology Treatment Centre in Perth, as this is not the standard of service we aim to provide. I would welcome the opportunity to investigate your concerns and invite you to make contact with the Complaints and Feedback team who will be able to direct your concerns appropriately. Should you wish to do so, you can telephone the Team on 0800 027 5507 (Freephone) or email to feedback.tayside@nhs.net

Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.

Kind regards.

Wendy Croll

Clinical Services Manager, Specialist Services

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