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"Sub standard first visit to Diabetic Medicine"

About: Churchill Hospital / Diabetic medicine

Having had T1D for 35 years I've gotten to know a few different NHS trusts level of care for Diabetes, some excellent, some not so good. I moved to Oxfordshire recently so have been referred to OCDEM for my diabetes care. My first visit was not good for the following reasons: 1) I was not seen by a consultant which I understand to be normal for a 'get to know' first visit; 2) I was not tested for ketoacidosis (DKA) which is unthinkable; 3) my height was not taken so my BMI couldn't be calculated; 4) the registrar I was seen by didn't give accurate information about insulin onset and duration for NovoRapid (this you would think would be a core competency for a specialist diabetes registrar); 5) the registrar seemed completely uninterested in the management of my diabetes and seemed to only be concerned about ending the consultation quickly; 6) I was not offered any follow ups with a dietitian or dietary advice. Overall a very poor service by the registrar, and frankly many of the guidelines recommended for diabetes treatment by NICE were simply not followed. The one positive aspect was the treatment I received by the nurses who were a pleasure to work with, being professional, understanding and courteous. I will be following this review up with a formal complaint.

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Response from Churchill Hospital 7 years ago
Churchill Hospital
Submitted on 02/12/2016 at 13:58
Published on nhs.uk on 03/12/2016 at 01:31


Thank you for your comments regarding your recent appointment at OCDEM. I am very sorry that your care was not at the high standard that we expect to provide. Please be assured that your feedback will be passed onto the service managers responsible for Diabetes. We would welcome the opportunity to investigate the issues you have raised and provide you with a response. If you would like us to do this, please do not hesitate to contact the Complaints Department on 01865 221728 or at complaints@ouh.nhs.uk who will be happy to discuss the complaint process with you.

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