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Long waiting times for appointments

Posted By Mesh survivor

"Long waiting times for appointments"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Urology

(as the patient),

I am currently under urology department after having complications from a surgical mesh implant used to treat SUI. I had an initial consultation at the end of 2017, and had an MRI scan before the end of the year as requested by the consultant. Since then I have been waiting for my return appointment. I have telephone several times and also my GP has contacted the department, only to be told that the waiting list is exceptionally long. However, expecting a patient to wait in excess of 6 months for a return appointment is unacceptable. Who is to blame?

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Response from Pauline Donnelly, Person Centred Manager, Department of Nursing, NHS Forth Valley 5 years ago
Pauline Donnelly
Person Centred Manager, Department of Nursing,
NHS Forth Valley

Submitted on 04/05/2018 at 09:12
Published on Care Opinion at 13:40

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Dear Mesh Survivor

I am so sorry to hear that you have been having such a difficult time trying to find out about your urology appointment.

I was wondering if I could ask you to get in touch with me so I can have a look into what has happened. You can contact me on 01324 566660 or alternatively you can email me at p.marland@nhs.net

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kindest regards

Pauline Marland

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