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"Royal Perth Surgery Appointment"

About: Royal Perth Hospital / Orthopaedic Surgical & Trauma & Spinal Care Ward 3H/5G

(as the patient),

I had been on the waitlist for almost two years and then received notice that my knee surgery appointment was booked mid-December.

I received my letter and received a call from the Central Admissions Service, which due to my lack of phone service was unable to speak. My spouse called and spoke with Liz who was amazing! So very friendly, helpful and kind. Liz talked through all sorts of details that were very helpful. Checking times, fasting, ice cubes, parking, approximately how long the surgery would take.

These types of procedures can often create anxiety and when arranging yourself to attend can be a little nerve-wracking. Liz was fantastic to help relieve anxiety before the day, and then on the day. Everyone that I came into contact with was very helpful, kind and compassionate. I was very grateful to all the staff on the day who supported me and kept me updated and informed.

Thank you to all the team, and apologies that I was not able to remember your names, except that my spouse could remember Liz's.

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Response from Lesley Bennett, Chief Executive, East Metropolitan Health Service 3 years ago
Lesley Bennett
Chief Executive,
East Metropolitan Health Service
Submitted on 24/12/2020 at 11:47 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:52 AM


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Dear OldManKnees,

I am very sorry that you had to wait so long for your surgery, and we really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this encouraging feedback. Our staff will be delighted to read it.

I am pleased that you and your spouse found Liz particularly helpful and friendly, and it will be a pleasure to forward your comments to the relevant area so that Liz and her work colleagues can share it.

As part of its clinical re-alignment, the Royal Perth Bentley Group embarked on its Safest Surgery in Australia Strategy in June of this year, and has been working really hard to reduce waiting times. I would like to thank you for your kind words which reiterate that our efforts are appreciated.

Kind regards,

Lesley Bennett

Executive Director

Royal Perth Bentley Group

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