I had breast surgery recently at the RAH and all the staff were very caring and attentive. I was in Ward 20 before I went to theatre and then spent 3 nights in Ward 29. Unfortunately when Ward 29 closed on the Friday I was not quite ready for home, so was moved through to Ward 28 for another 2 nights where my excellent care continued.
In Ward 29 I had a single room which was lovely as I was able to have peace and quiet, and the privacy was really appreciated. When I was able to get about, I made sure to walk around the ward for exercise and it was nice to see other people.
When I was moved to Ward 28, I shared a room with 3 other women which was fine in itself (2 of whom were going through similar treatments), but I wasn't so keen on the fact that the room had no toilet or bathroom, which were across the corridor. There was also no door on the room which meant that noise carried up the ward, although to be fair, the nurses at night were very quiet.
All the staff from Consultant Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, Student Nurses, Auxilliary Nurses, Catering Staff and Cleaning Staff deserve absolute praise for the brilliant job they do. I would like to praise a few individuals who really stood out for me - Mr Musyoka (Surgeon), Ms Krupa (Surgeon), Dr Aitken (Anaesthetist), Charge Nurse Noreen from Ward 29, Night Auxilliary Nurse Margaret from Ward 29 and Staff Nurse Karen from Ward 28, Thank you!
"All staff were caring and attentive"
About: Royal Alexandra Hospital / General Surgery (wards 19, 20, 24, 26 &29) Royal Alexandra Hospital General Surgery (wards 19, 20, 24, 26 &29) PA2 9PN
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