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"Clinical Research appointment for skin cancer photos"

About: Wonthaggi Hospital

(as the patient),

Attended Bass Coast Health at Wonthaggi Hospital fr a full body scan/photo for a melanoma research study.  I was seen by the Registered Nurse Trish, who is the one who takes the photos, goes through the explanation of the study, the informed consent process etc .  

It can be a stressful and confronting experience as you, the participant, are stark naked and exposing all your unsightly moles and lesions! Yet Trish was thoroughly professional, non-judgmental, reassuring and skilled in every aspect of the work.  I have been there three times now, and the precious RN Fiona was similarly professional, skilled and thorough.

I am very appreciative and feel really pleased to be taking part in the study, I think this sort of nursing work is under-appreciated and probably not many people know about it.  I am very impressed with the whole process. I have never seen a doctor nor spoken to one within this project, but I commend the nurses who are doing this work so diligently and capably. Well done and thanks.

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Response from Kirsten Weinzierl, Executive Director of Primary and Community Clinical Services, Bass Coast Health 2 months ago
Kirsten Weinzierl
Executive Director of Primary and Community Clinical Services,
Bass Coast Health
Submitted on 10/02/2026 at 10:31 AM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 11:52 AM


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Dear puppisxx79,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Trish, Fiona and the entire research nurse team take great pride in creating a comfortable, private and reassuring environment for everyone who comes through the service, and they will be absolutely delighted to hear about your experience.

I hope everything has continued to go well.

Kind regards,

Kirsten Weinzierl

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