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"Excellent Service"

About: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (London)

I have had occasion to have a series of tests recently at the QE and have been so impressed. Especially with the kindness, professionalism and care at the Day Care Unit. I was also impressed with the CT department from the lovely member of staff who fitted a canular and the staff who did the scan. However I was less happy to receive an unexpected diagnosis by letter. The doctor would not have known that my father died of these illness but I was distraught! The diagnosis was unconnected to the the presenting problem. I was fortunate to have support at home and a speedy appointment with my GP who put everything in perspective for me. This could have been even more distressing for someone at home alone. However I would not want this to affect my overall scores.

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Response from Rachel Sugarman, Patient Experience Manager, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust 7 years ago
Rachel Sugarman
Patient Experience Manager,
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Submitted on 06/09/2016 at 09:02
Published on Care Opinion at 15:42

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your experience with the Gastrointestinal Cancer Services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The staff will be delighted to learn that their kindness and professionalism were appreciated. I have shared your rating with the Team. I have also shared your comments with the CT Department who send their thanks for your feedback which will be shared with their team.

I was perturbed to learn that you received an unexpected diagnosis by letter. This is not our usual practice and I would be very keen for you to get in contact with me direct to enable me to investigate how this happened. Please contact me at lorraineking@nhs.net.

I can only apologise this happened and hope you’re continuing to recover.

Regards

Lorraine King
Deputy Service Manager – General & Vascular Surgery

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