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Anxious Mum
Relative of West Essex about Surgery

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Oral Surgery Princess Alexandra Hospital

First class service today in day surgery unit, all staff extremely friendly and professional. I was very anxious about my teenage son having surgery even though very minor, but as soon as I entered the unit I felt he was in safe hands. Only one small issue was that I wanted Consultant to do his op and had thought that would be case given outpatient discussion and fact that Consultant came to see him pre-op. It appears that another surgeon whom we had not met performed the operation and this undermined my confidence in the ‘informed consent process’ a little. The aneasthetist was fantastic and so thorough and reassuring to my son and me and even though a minor op they gave plenty of time for any questions and concerns to be raised and discussed. Thank you PAH!

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PAH Experience Team
 Employee on 01st November 2013

Thank you so much for posting your story. I am delighted you have had such a good experience with your son, we often forget that the vast majority of patients have a very good experience after reading the media headlines about the NHS from day to day. So please be aware that it is deeply appreciated and I know the whole Surgical Directorate who support this work will be delighted to hear how well your son's initial experience was. Sincere best wishes The Patient Experience Team at PAH 01279827084 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

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