A recent visit to a city hospital for a specialist scan reminded me I should publish my heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at our local hospital.
While I could not fault the professionalism shown during my visit south, it left me in no doubt that caring and sharing are an enormous part of any medical procedure. These were not in evidence during the lengthy process of my scan, and I was left confused and bewildered. Totally different to the local visit where every step was explained clearly in advance, and I was reassured every step of the way and given timeframes; quite a vital thing when I'd never had a scan until a month ago. Since then I've had four in three different hospitals and, believe me, our hospital is the best of all.
From my first day surgery through to an overnight stay following a second more invasive surgery, I've never had cause for complaint about the treatment I've received. The staff has been caring, compassionate and thoroughly professional and I'm sure the theatre staff must go home totally exhausted. Not that it could be much better for those in the wards; they were on the move the entire day. In my opinion, without exception, they deserve double the pay. Mr Bonnet explained clearly all that would happen during surgery and I'm definitely a fan; any words of praise are absolutely deserved. The efficient and friendly delivery of the equipment I currently require was a further benefit.
Another branch of our health professionals, our amazing district nurses, genuinely proved lifesavers for me. From the first visit they have eased my journey, and I'm often amazed at the depth of their knowledge and their ability.
Thank you all, we are very lucky to have such dedicated and exceptional people.