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"First solo blood-draw type 1"

About: Brechin Health Centre / Community Treatment & Care Centre (CTACS)

(as the patient),

I was feeling nervous as this was my first time getting my bloods drawn without a parent. 

(when it was time for my appointment) 

I was Greated kindly by Julie, we were both talkative and casual. It was nice to have a casual talk in the formal white rooms we all know.

She asked if I want to do anything for my bloods being drawn in which I asked to get my phone, safe to say I was allowed. I went on my phone felt a nip and I didn't even get to do anything before she pulled it out (ha-ha)

I honestly think she's a vampire with how skilled she is at this

I asked for my hight and weight in which was was patient on my getting my measurements before we said good bye.

I hate needles despite my relationship with them but she made this experience a lot better for me. Thanks Julie.

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Response from Tracy Carnegie, Charge Nurse, CTAC Angus, Angus Health and Social Care Partnership 2 weeks ago
Tracy Carnegie
Charge Nurse, CTAC Angus,
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership
Submitted on 10/04/2025 at 10:55
Published on Care Opinion at 10:55


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Hello Gas puferfish,

thank you for providing this feedback. It is so good to hear that you had a positive experience whilst attending for a blood test. This can be quite a daunting experience for some people, so well done for attending on your own. It sounds like Julie made your appointment very person centred and helped in making this appointment as stress free as possible. Hopefully this experience will be a step towards lessening your fear for future appointments. I will pass your feedback on to the CTAC team.

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