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"Amazing staff made endoscopy manageable."

About: Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)

I visited the endoscopy unit today for an upper g. I. gastroscopy. I was really nervous about the procedure but, during the whole experience (from the time I checked into reception to the time I left the unit), I was treated with respect and kindness. I have to give a special mention to the amazing nurses who checked me in. They went over and above what could be expected to explain everything to me clearly, as well as offering moral support. One nurse even came back to check on me in the waiting room, holding my hand as she spoke to me because she knew how anxious I was.

During the procedure, the staff were all so kind, talking me through every part of the gastroscopy, encouraging me and telling me how well I was doing. When it was all over, I received information straight away about what was discovered and given clear and concise advice about recovery.

I honestly cannot praise the staff that I saw today highly enough. They were all angels. Thank you, Rch. You are all doing a brilliant job in challenging times and I salute you all.

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Response from Jess Saunders, Patient Engagement and Feedback Coordinator, Patient + Family Experience Team, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 4 years ago
Jess Saunders
Patient Engagement and Feedback Coordinator, Patient + Family Experience Team,
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Submitted on 02/10/2019 at 09:25
Published on Care Opinion at 09:25


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Dear Anonymous,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us, please accept my apologies for the delay in responding to you on here. I was so pleased to read about your experience in the Endoscopy Unit here at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, where the staff treated you with respect and kindness, giving you moral support when you were anxious. I am glad to see that the team were encouraging you throughout your gastroscopy, telling you how well you were doing.

I am responding to you as a member of the Patient and Family Experience Team, but I will ensure that I share your kind comments with the team in Endoscopy, I'm sure they will love reading your story as I have.

Thank you again for sharing your story with us.

Best wishes,

Jess

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