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About: University Hospital Wishaw / Gastroenterology

(as a service user),

Last week I attended an appointment to get a Gastroscopy- this was due to pain in my right hand side.

As with any procedure I was nervous, however the staff at the reception were all friendly and made me feel welcome. I had a chance to ask any questions, so this helped too.

For the procedure a clinical support worker (Sandra ) got me from the waiting and took me another area to wait to be called. Sandra was so very nice with me and was talking away with me. This put me at ease, and helped me a great deal. (Sandra had no idea how much I appreciated this). I felt this was great patient care. 

When I was called for the procedure I was greeted by two nurses, who were brilliant as well. The two of them were had a great bedside manner, very comforting and reassuring with me.

The procedure itself although it's not pleasant was over with very quickly, and the doctor carrying it was very nice too.

Although I didn't have any contact with them, I feel praise should be given to all staff that work in the hospital, as every person/job is equally important to keep things running.

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Response from Fiona Cowan, Clinical Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services., NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Fiona Cowan
Clinical Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services., NHS Lanarkshire,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 16/08/2018 at 14:19
Published on Care Opinion at 14:38


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Dear Mister-S

Thank you for taking the time to post on care opinion. your feedback is much appreciated.

I am delighted that you have had such a positive experience whilst attending the Day Surgery at University Hospital Wishaw. It is often an anxious time for patients when they are coming for a procedure and our staff are excellent at putting them at ease.

I will make sure that your thanks is passed on to the team and in particular to Sandra.

I trust that you are recovering well following your procedure


Best wishes

Fiona

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