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[pinkcloud]

hi all.

Incase you were wondering who to see, I would recommend Mr Mc Celland to everyone.

He is kind, caring, takes his time to explain and has a brilliant way of explaining even the most difficult things in an easy way.

If he does not understand what is going on, he will tell you this and has the great confidence in himself to say this. He will also refer you on if hes not sure and would like a second opnion.

With 'patient choice' at your GP's, you can request to be referred here. The staff are all friendly and welcoming and if like me, you can only lay down, if they have one they offer you a bed and if not, the waiting room in the main entrence has comfortable chairs to lie down/ sit on, if like me you are a walker.

The offer of a hospital bed to stay in is sometimes available for a very small cost. Its very basic rooms and the showers not great but it sure beats travelling. I stay in a hotel if funds allow and theres plenty in sheffield. Just be aware of the hills around the hospital. A taxi there is recommended and is only about £10.00 from the station.

If you want your faith in the nhs needs boosting, this is the man to see

[Apparelyzed]

Mr McClelland's been looking after me for nearly 20 years now, if there's anyone who I'd prefer to see, it's him.

His needlework is also very good!

Simon

[pinkcloud]

The main man Simon agrees. What further back up do I need here? Thanks Simon.

And if any of you are around the Leicester area, Mr Phillip Sell is also amazing, hes a Spinal/Orthopaedic Surgeon. I describe him as I do Mr McCelland. An added bonus - he sends patients a copy of the GP letter, if that isnt super confidence and shows his respect that patients are involved in the care too, I dont know what is :-)

[Trinity]

pinkcloud, on 25 April 2011 - 07:23 AM, said:

he sends patients a copy of the GP letter, if that isnt super confidence and shows his respect that patients are involved in the care too, I dont know what is :-)

This is fairly standard practice, if it is not automatic you can request is very easily via the consultants secretary

[pinkcloud]

Hi Trinity

I know your a nurse and such, so dont wish to disrespect what you say. In all the 15 years I spent working in the nhs and private sector, never did either the GP's or consultants I worked for, or the other lots and lots of secretaries I knew were instructed by our consultants/Gps to ever send a copy of the letter to patients.

Apart from the patients reading the medical terminology that wasnt understood, a letter to the hospital itself was needed - sometimes a charge was put for this. These consultants had worked all over the country in consultants post and when I asked them about this they said they did'nt. Even in private practice where us secretaries ran thw whole business, never were we allowed to send anything out without agreed consent from the consultant, manager and patient.

The ins and outs I dont know why. I still stand by this about Mr Sell doing this, as although i loved me consultants to bits, I stabd by what I say about Mr Sell. Maybe its the norm for sci patients, i never worked with sci - but all i have dealt with mr sell is the only one who does this and like mrmcelland states how they encourage the patient to be involved in care.

I chose to point this out as i am so grateful for how they treated me and other patients, so i sing it from the rooftops

[Trinity]

No disrespect taken! Where I work patients are always cc'd into letters, possibly a form has to be filled out for the patient to give "permission" to receive a letter (some patients don't wish to get this sort of correspondents) but it's never an issue. I would def advocate it and encourage people who don't receive letters to investigate how to go about it in their Trust. I can't speak for the private sector or GP's having never worked in that area but their is usually something in place in hospitals.
Also if you are seeing multiple consultants in varying Trusts and area it's a great idea to request copies of all letters and also copies of any important medical notes, this can be done for a nominal charge.

Most Drs have nothing to hide and open communication benefits everyone long term

That being said I am glad you have found Drs that you are comfortable with and you feel are working for and with you, it makes a big difference!

[greybeard]

I wonder if sending copies might be a new thing. I never got one before, but did after my last visit.to a consultant. It came as a welcome surprise because I was never asked if I wanted it. Let's hope the practice is spreading.

[pinkcloud]

Thanks for the info Trinity. I'll be looking into this.

I had to get hold of me medical records lately and in all of them were written 'this lady complains of weakness of legs but got onto the bed ok etc etc'. The last one, by a surgeon I knew well from work also wrote this - a day later I was paralyzed. No wonder he couldnt look me in the eye when I saw him again.

I noted in his letter he didnt write 'she was crying in agony as she got on the bed'. I forgive him though.

The letter before me scan said 'i dont expect to find anthing on MRI as she looks so well'. That scan showed 3/4 of spinal cord was squashed. So in my case, its no wonder they didnt want to share their letters with me seeing as they were so very very wrong :-)

i'll request on each time now you gave me this knowledge I think Trinity, thanks for this info, it sure opened up my eyes Your hospital sounds like a fabulous place to work

[dangerousdave]

Maybe I have just been lucky ... but ever since white van man ran over me and my BSA 250cc in 1973
The medical teams have always been truthfull and understanding
Never deveous or calous, although some of the take this, try that, drug therapy's are drawn out tedious waste of time for all
At least I can understand the need for all avenues to be explored befor the next surgery
I think you might find that a consoltant now sends letters to your GP and you is more down to protective legalities
But nice never the less

[pinkcloud]

Thanks dangerous

ohhhh the consultants I worked for were lovely. And the ones I see as well as Mr Mccelland are lovely too and just as fantastic. Look at me getting all protective of them hey

I just think sending me a letter is a lovely finishing touch. I still am in contact with old work friends and no, not all letters are sent to patients so its not a legal thing.

More importantly though, its how MrMccelland is that I write about and Simon agreeing - well makes me over the moon. Just a softie I guess aint I

so i repeat meself, to all whom read this - get to see him. You will be amazed and happy like me

Edited by pinkcloud, 03 May 2011 - 07:21 PM.