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"my wife came out of appointment in tears"

About: Lanarkshire Community Services

(as a relative),

My Wife’s GP referred her to see a consultant at Cumbernauld health centre. When my wife went to her appointment she was under the impression that her GP had referred her to see a specialist for an examination. While she was in the room the consultant was looking at their computer screen and said that they’d checked her scan but they didn’t say which one (my wife has had various scans) and said there’s nothing I can do for you. When my wife came out after less than ten minutes she was in tears because she was so upset by the rudeness and the total lack of empathy shown to her. I don’t think that this person should be in their profession if they are treating people as numbers and not human beings.

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Response from Kathryn Ferguson, Primary Care Division, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Kathryn Ferguson
Primary Care Division,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 23/08/2016 at 10:32
Published on Care Opinion at 10:46


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Dear Node342

Thank you for getting in touch, however I was sorry to hear details of your wife’s recent experience at her appointment within Cumbernauld Health Centre. I apologise that the level of care your wife received fell below the standards you expected from NHS Lanarkshire.

If you would like to contact me directly on 01698 858 292 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or via email kathryn.ferguson@lanarskhire.scot.nhs.uk I would be happy to look into matters further around the care your wife received and provide you with a response.

I do hope things have settled and your wife is feeling better.

Kind Regards

Kathryn

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Response from Kathryn Ferguson, Primary Care Division, NHS Lanarkshire 7 years ago
Kathryn Ferguson
Primary Care Division,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 24/08/2016 at 11:50
Published on Care Opinion at 12:09


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Dear Node342

Thank you for giving me a call. I hope my colleagues are now able to help address your concerns.

Kind Regards

Kathryn

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