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ICU Admission and care for our daughter

Posted By cricketxc58

"ICU Admission and care for our daughter"

About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Intensive Care Unit

(as a parent/guardian),

Recently late one evening our daughter was admitted to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital ICU after suffering a stroke.

On arrival at the hospital we were directed to the ICU reception area and were met by the on duty doctor. The doctor was compassionate and respectful while he informed us of our daughter's diagnosis and treatment plan. 

One of the nurses was kind enough to get my wife, son-in-law & I a coffee and some sandwiches and it was a gesture we really appreciated. 

We left the hospital at approx 4 am & returned at about 9 am. Our daughter was being treated in professional caring manner by a group of professional doctors & nursing staff. We were so impressed with their interaction with us during a difficult situation and all staff were caring, informative and considerate. 

Sadly our daughter didn't regain consciousness from her stroke and sadly passed away a couple of days later. During our stay in the hospital we were able to use a suite for sleeping and showering, this enabled us to be close to our daughter a during the start of our grieving process.

We will never be able to praise all of the hospital staff involved in our daughter's stay at the hospital enough. Each and everyone of them are truly professional and are an asset to the health system. 

My wife & I would like to pass on our thanks to all the staff in ICU during this difficult time.    

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Response from Geraldine Carlton, A/Executive Director Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group 5 years ago
Geraldine Carlton
A/Executive Director Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group,
Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group

Submitted on 20/11/2018 at 6:23 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 21/11/2018 at 9:59 AM

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Dear cricketxc58,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience of the Intensive Care Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. I would like to say how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your daughter and acknowledge this must be a very sad time for you and your family.

Whilst reading the grief in your words of loss it was heartening for me to also read of the care and support provided to your daughter, yourself and family. I am very proud of the commitment and professionalism that our staff bring to their roles and I know they will be touched and honoured when they read your kind words of thanks and appreciation. I will ensure this message is passed onto all those involved in your daughter’s care.

Once again, thank you and best wishes.

Kind regards

Geraldine Carlton

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