When my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he opted for home care.
From the beginning the care he has been receiving has been phenomenal.
Everyone at the Kilbirnie Medical Practice from the receptionists across the board, has been so supportive, and helpful, and have gone out of thir way to make life as comfortable as possible for us both at this very difficult time.
We mostly deal with the district nurses, who are fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them, and they go well above and beyond their duty to be helpful.
We view them more as ‘family’ than nurses. If my husband is having any difficulties our nurses won’t leave until they have resolved the issue, or if new drugs are required they will contact our GP and have it dealt with a.s.a.p.
Whilst treatment, dignity and respect are always uppermost on their minds, they manage to make us ‘forget’ how serious the situation is for a while. They are so efficient and at the same time so much fun to have around.
Every day while treating my husband they ask if I am ok too. There is no doubt the level of care and attention we receive has made the situation so much easier to bear.
In my opinion, the nurses are priceless, but don’t always get the recognition they deserve.
"Treatment of my terminally ill husband"
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