Roberto Buonaccorsi

Review of The Beatson Oncology Centre

I was admitted for a stem cell transplant on 5th J...

I was admitted for a stem cell transplant on 5th January 2015. I had multiple Myeloma for 18 months at that time. My experience with the nursing staff could not have been bettered anywhere else. At all times they were attentive, caring, professional and supportive.
Unfortunately I caught an infection through a Hickman line that caused me great problems in that I was admitted to Gartnavel HDU for 14 days. I don't remember anything about it however my wife told me that the nurses and doctors fought 100% to save my life on more than one occassion.
When I was eventually returned to my hospital room for recovery, my wife was allowed to stay with me and slept in a small bed at the foot of mine. I was in that room for a further two months until released for home.
Do I remember the hugs and love showered on me from the nurses - auxilliary and staff? Will I ever forget the consultants and registrars who looked after me with such care and professionalism?
The answer to that is an emphatic NO . I applaud you all xx
No human is perfect, so by reason no organisation is therefore perfect. We can all nitpick like some of the comments on this site and focus in on some minor points, however would you want to be treated anywhere else when you have such wonderful treatment on tap here, and free at the point of use.