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Day Surgery

Posted By Cleo18

"Day Surgery"

About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Day Surgery

(as the patient),

I was admitted for a procedure within the Day Surgery Unit at the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. I have an irrational fear of general  anaesthetic.  The nursing staff/doctors where excellent putting me at my ease and making me laugh as the anaesthetic was being administered.  Needless to say, I am so grateful for their empathy and compassion and I dare to say that my irrational fear has gone. 

The after care I received was second to none. I just wish that all medical staff outwith the Queen Margaret Hospital had the same to understanding towards a patients fears. 

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Response from Gillian Ogden, Head of Nursing, Planned Care, NHS Fife 5 years ago
Gillian Ogden
Head of Nursing, Planned Care,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 14/09/2018 at 07:52
Published on Care Opinion at 09:44

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Dear Cleo18

Thanks for taking the time to post on Care Opinion.

It can be a worrying time coming to hospital to have surgery and many people feel apprehensive about having a general anaesthetic.

It sounds like our staff did a great job in making you feel at ease and looking after you throughout your stay with us.

I will pass on your comments to the staff in Queen Margaret theatres and the Day Surgery Unit. I am sure your kind feedback will make their day.

I hope that you are making a good recovery.

Take care

Gill

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