I phoned NHS 24 as I had been suffering from palpitations for 3hrs or more. I was asked to attend Monklands A&E for a heart trace.
I attended at 9.10pm and fortunately it was very quiet. I was called quickly- 15 mins. The treatment and care which I received was excellent. Every nurse, doctor, radiographer were so caring and reassuring and explained what was happening, and the tests which they were going to carry out.
I was attached to a heart monitor, had an ECG, bloods, Chest x Ray, and latterly intravenous fluids. Fortunately all tests were clear and I was allowed home.
For someone in their 70s with bad palpitations it was a bit scary, but after a few minutes I knew I was in good hands and settled quickly through kindness and reassurance from staff.
I would just like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who took such good care of me from 9.15pm till about 12.45am when I was discharged. They were some team!
"They were some team!"
About: University Hospital Monklands / Emergency Department University Hospital Monklands Emergency Department ML6 0JS
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