"Exceptional care"

About: Adult Health & Support Services / Primary Care Out of Hours

(as the patient),

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care I recently received at the primary care center in Hamilton.

I was in severe pain and unable to speak clearly. I had called NHS 24 but hadn't received a call back, so I approached a nurse outside the center. She kindly allowed me to inquire at reception for an update. The receptionist was also very understanding and went to get information for me.

A gentleman then appeared and took me to a side room, as I was struggling to control my emotions due to the pain. He was kind, caring, and empathetic, and I appreciated his reassurance that I wouldn't have to wait the full four hours to be seen.

The same nurse I had spoken to outside then took my observations and found that my temperature and blood pressure were elevated. Shortly after, the gentleman who had taken me to the side room examined me, diagnosed me with a bad case of tonsillitis, and promptly issued a strong course of antibiotics. He was patient, kind, and took the time to reassure me that I would be okay.

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Coates and his team for their prompt, compassionate care. They truly exemplify the best qualities of the NHS and I will never forget how he helped me.

Thank you, I really appreciate it

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Response from Pamela Buddy, Service Manager, South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership yesterday
Pamela Buddy
Service Manager,
South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership
Submitted on 20/03/2025 at 12:44
Published on Care Opinion at 12:44


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Good afternoon paprikapf98.

Thank you for taking the time to post about the positive experience you had when you presented to Primary Care Out of Hours (PCOOH) centre, Douglas Street, Hamilton. The PCOOH service is by appointment only but due to the serious nature of your presenting complaint and the clinician availability you were able to be assessed and treated within a timely manner.

I will pass on your lovely comments to Dr Coates and the rest of the team and they will be very pleased that the treatment and care shown to you was gratefully received.

I hope you are now recovering well.

Take care, Pamela.

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