Geraldine Nugent

Review of Galway Clinic

I was very disappointed with this hospital. I spen...

I was very disappointed with this hospital. I spent three days there with an eye problem. I had tests, scans and I was given the incorrect diagnosis. Even though I had an eye problem - I was refereed to an E.N.T. Surgeon. I was discharged after 3 days with an incorrect diagnosis. After a week I knew that my problem was getting worse and I rang Mr.Kinsella in the Galway Clinic and he did tests and diagnosed the problem. He was excellent. He referred me to a surgeon in Beaumont who did an operation . It tool 3 months from my first symptoms to having surgery. I was very disappointed with the Galway Clinic. When I tried to tell the Neuro Surgeon that I had a problem with my eyes. He replied "Relax. When I said my eyes were swollen he replied " you are getting older"I should have been referred to the eye clinic on admission. I was referred to every one except the right person. I should have insisted on being seen by an Eye Specialist. I was very disappointed with my care. I was operated on in Beaumont and the staff could not believe the cavalier attitude of the Galway Clinic.