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"Good nursing and medical care"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Accident & Emergency

(as a relative),

My daughter was admitted to A&E at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary .

She was frightened (as was I ) as she was experiencing intense pain of an unknown origin. She was extremely sore and and I have never seen her in that situation. 

She experienced great compassionate care from the nursing team.

One of the nurses in particular was just amazing - such a lovely temperament, understanding , caring and a great ambassador for the nursing team at A&E as she reflected all the NHS core values.

Sadly I have to highlight the reception area, as they lacked the very basics in human compassion and communication skills. While I  do understand the  job is extremely challenging  and difficult and it’s easy to become desensitised, I think they should remember to display the basic key skills  of kindness and compassion. 

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Response from Ray Middlemiss, Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, NHS Lothian 2 months ago
Ray Middlemiss
Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency Department,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 22/02/2024 at 16:22
Published on Care Opinion at 16:22


Thank you for taking the time to feedback and I will share this with our teams, I will also share this with our Reception Team Lead. If you would like any part of you daughters journey formally investigated please contact our Patient Experience Team at Feedback@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

I hope she is recovering well

Kind regards

Ray

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