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"Excellent nursing care for my Gastroscopy"

About: Victoria Hospital / Endoscopy

(as a service user),

My appointment was early in the morning and the first to meet and greet was Shona. I am in my eighties and right away we just clicked. Shona put me completely at ease while taking all my particulars as I have had this test four times over the years. This was the first time with the spray.         

Shona was  excellent at making me feel special and made sure I understood everything clearly  before I signed the consent form. Before parting, as I had felt so comfortable with her I asked would it be possible for her to be present at the test right away she agreed to come in with me.

Another nurse came for me from the waiting room and took me through ,although there was already a Doctor and 2 nurses present delighted to see Shona also. She was present through the whole test and it really helped with me being more comfortable. Although all staff were perfect, I really felt a rapour with Shona. Jokingly at the end I asked if I got a sticker like the children get, Shona made one for me perfect patient it made my day. Brilliant Staff  in the Endoscopy unit at  the V H K.

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Response from Shona Beattie, Charge Nurse, Day Intervention Unit / Endoscopy, Planned Care, NHS Fife 5 years ago
Shona Beattie
Charge Nurse, Day Intervention Unit / Endoscopy, Planned Care,
NHS Fife
Submitted on 05/09/2018 at 16:42
Published on Care Opinion at 16:50


Hi Jenny Junks 34

Thankyou for the kind comments you left on Care Opinion.

It Is always nice to hear that I made you feel at ease and explained the process clearly prior to obtaining your consent for the Gastroscopy.

I am sure you will have left the department with a different outlook on the procedure than you arrived with.

Kind Regards

Shona

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Response from Sandra Connelly, Senior Charge Nurse, Day Intervention Unit, NHs Fife 5 years ago
Sandra Connelly
Senior Charge Nurse, Day Intervention Unit,
NHs Fife
Submitted on 05/09/2018 at 16:51
Published on Care Opinion at 16:57


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Dear Jenny Junks 34 aka "Perfect Patient"

What a lovely post to read on Care Opinion, Shona was delighted when she saw it.

It is so nice to hear how she stayed with you throughout your entire time with us helping put you at ease and keeping you informed every step of the way.

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback.

Kind regards

Sandra

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Update posted by Jenny Junks 34 (a service user)

A very nice surprise for the quick response to my letter will have no hesitation in

Visiting your department again if I need to pay another visit 😘

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