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Day Surgery (hernia op) Russel Hall Hospital

Posted By malky

"Day Surgery (hernia op) Russel Hall Hospital"

About: Russells Hall Hospital / General surgery

(as the patient),

I can only say in these sad times and bad press that the NHS are having at present that personaly I was most impressed with the care I received by the day surgery unit this month, albeit I was in for (some may say) a minor operation. To me it was not minor.

From seeing my own Doctor to the day of my operation took a total of 3 weeks, which was partly due to a cancellation on the same day that the bad press came out.

On the morning of my arrival the Ward was spotless and the Nursing staff explained everything and were first class. The Consultant Mrs Shiralkar was wonderful and explained everything in detail and so my thanks to her and the whole team.

I am writing this due to some of the comments that have been left about the unit and I am aware that everyone has their own views. However, to me as a 53 year old individuals this is the first time I have used the NHS and I hope it will be the last - but not because of the care and treatment. My thanks to all in the day surgery unit.

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Response from Jackie Dietrich, Communications Manager, Communications and Patient Experience, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust 10 years ago
Jackie Dietrich
Communications Manager, Communications and Patient Experience,
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 02/08/2013 at 15:58
Published on Care Opinion at 16:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your positive feedback about the care you received by our day surgery team. The NHS is, as you say, receiving some very negative press at the moment and this does have an effect on staff morale. Comments like yours, however, make the world of difference. We are pleased you were so impressed by the care you received, especially from our consultant Mrs Shiralkar. We will be delighted to pass on your comments to those involved in your surgery and treatment.

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