"Great ED team care!"

So, I've developed a head cold recently, and knew I couldn't go into the office and expose all my colleagues to my runny nose and sneezing.  Luckily for me, I can work from home, but, given the times we are in, I had to face the fact that I should go and get a COVID test. I've managed to avoid this for the whole of the past 15 months! I must admit, I was wary of the discomfort, and the inconvenience.

However, when I arrived at the ED, there was no inconvenience: from ED Clerk, to Triage nurse, to treating doctor and nurse, I felt they were accommodating, friendly and caring. I had arrived early, so didn't have to wait long to see the lovely Dr Will.  His care, consideration and friendly conversation kept me completely at ease. He undertook a thorough assessment to ensure nothing was missed, and the support of the lovely nurse outside the cubicle (I'm so sorry I missed your name!) ensured only one person needed to gown and glove, and only once: great, efficient teamwork! And while the swab itself wasn't something I want to do too often, it certainly wasn't the ordeal I had thought it could be.

I am so proud and grateful that we have such dedicated, skilled health professionals here caring for their own communities, in the most far flung parts of our vast state. Thank you!