"Hard working professionals doing a great job"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Emergency Department University Hospital Wishaw / Physiotherapy University Hospital Wishaw / Trauma & orthopaedics University Hospital Wishaw / X-rays and Scans

(as a service user),

I attended at A& E at Wishaw General Hospital today after suffering a Hamstring injury. I had dealings with a nurse named Fiona and a physiotherapist named Laura. The friendly and professional service I got from them was excellent. Between waiting to be seen and going through to the X-Ray department, I could see how busy the department was and I was surprised at this for a Monday afternoon. I didn't feel rushed at all and both Fiona and Laura were caring, professional and explained things to me thoroughly. Having separated my shoulder in the past and not getting physio for a while after it, I know the importance of swift rehabilitation and before I left, Laura showed me exercises to do which will help speed up my recovery. I was so impressed with the care and service I got, I came home and googled how to make comments. I'll admit that I'm usually quick to criticise bad service and I don't praise good experiences enough, but today has shown how the hard working professionals of our Health Service are doing a great job. I know for a fact that I'm never this friendly when I'm rushed off my feet at work! !

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Response from Claire Rae, Head of Physiotherapy and Professional Lead, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Claire Rae
Head of Physiotherapy and Professional Lead,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 20/11/2018 at 14:56
Published on Care Opinion at 15:05


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Dear Mark C

I am delighted to hear about your experience whilst attending A&E at Wishaw. Having Physiotherapists within the department is a fairly new concept and it is great to hear how much you feel you have benefited from seeing Laura at this stage. I will be sure to pass on your comments and hope you are continuing to recover well.

Thanks again

Claire Rae

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Response from Andy Pender, Senior Nurse, Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 5 years ago
Andy Pender
Senior Nurse, Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 20/11/2018 at 15:36
Published on Care Opinion at 15:38


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Dear Marc C,

Many thanks for taking the time to post your experience while receiving treatment within our ED.

The staff will be delighted as am I at your lovely works and kindest.

Thank you so much for this positive feedback.

I hope that you are recovering well.

Best wishes

Andy

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