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Saving my life

Posted By CS2016

"Saving my life"

About: Freeman Hospital / Cardiothoracic surgery North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Cardiology

(as the patient),

I was taken to hospital suffering from chest pain.

I was under observation in a&e for a few hours then transferred to ward 8 where observation and monitoring continued overnight. The following morning with no other warning signs, I suffered a massive heart attack on the ward. I was immediately stabilised and within about 20 minutes, transferred by emergency ambulance to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle where I was immediately treated and had several cardiac stents fitted.

The care, respect and treatment I received at both hospitals as well as while being transported by ambulance was exemplary and I have absolutely nothing but praise and gratitude for the staff involved.

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Response from The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 12/12/2016 at 08:50
Published on Care Opinion at 11:36

Thank you very much for posting your very positive comments about our services in the cardiology department at Freeman Hospital and the level of care you received. We will share your comments with all our staff who we know will greatly appreciate your kind words and the time you have taken to give us this feedback.

Response from Queen Elizabeth Hospital 7 years ago
Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Submitted on 13/12/2016 at 16:13
Published on nhs.uk on 14/12/2016 at 01:30

Our staff take great pride in patient care and are always delighted to read such positive experiences from people visiting our hospital. Thanks for taking the time to feedback and we hope you feel better soon.

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