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Effective Help & Fast Waiting Times with Operations

Posted By GaryC

"Effective Help & Fast Waiting Times with Operations "

About: Tameside General Hospital / Ear, Nose and Throat

(as the patient),

I haven't had a need to be totally reliant on NHS Care a lot of the time.

The only basic support Op I have a need for is a long overdue Polyp Operation (causes nasal issues, difficulty breathing, possible headache)

It’s been overdue for I guess 5 Years. The aftercare support consisted of a nasal spray & tablets. But I have read via internet forums for this to be unstable & not the best way to provide care.

Is it correct with what was shown on a Documentary that I saw, that Operating Surgeons only work a few hours a week and that Theatres are only in use for a few hours a week because of this?

I don’t know if this is correct but if this is it could account why I have been waiting 5 Years + for a Polyp OP. & the same with other situations. Though I don’t know!

Please could you let me know what is being made to Upgrade & Support Peoples Health Care in difficult times like we have at the moment?

Thankyou! For Your Help!

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Response from Philip Dylak, Director of Nursing, Tameside Hospital Foundation Trust 13 years ago
Philip Dylak
Director of Nursing,
Tameside Hospital Foundation Trust

Submitted on 13/05/2010 at 12:33
Published on Care Opinion at 01:00

Thank you for posting this. I can assure you that our theatres, and our surgeons are fully employed. I would also assure you that in the NHS no one waits 5 years for a treatment which they need.

If you are not currently seeing one of our consultants as an out patient, can I suggest that you visit your GP in the first instance, so that you and they can discuss your treatment options, which may include a further referral to the hospital.

I hope this helps.

Best wishes

Philip Dylak

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