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"Made a nerve wracking experience more comfortable"

About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Early Pregnancy Assessment Service

(as a service user),

I attended for a maternity scan at Hairmyres Hospital recently and wanted to leave a message of thanks for my Sonographer, Cathy.

Attending for a maternity scan is a lovely, but nerve wracking experience. I felt very quickly put at ease by Cathy’s kind nature, and her explanation of how things would work. She compassionately advised me not to panic if she was quiet for a moment, that this is normal. 

I could tell that Cathy had reflected on how this experience must feel for maternity patients, and how best she could adjust her communication skills to ensure a better experience for her patients.

Thank you Cathy! You made a nerve wracking experience much more comfortable.

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Response from Craig Eden, Improvement Advisor, Quality Directorate, NHS Lanarkshire 6 days ago
Craig Eden
Improvement Advisor, Quality Directorate,
NHS Lanarkshire

This person works pan Lanarkshire on areas of improvement

Submitted on 11/07/2025 at 15:53
Published on Care Opinion at 15:53


Dear bbuch,

Thank you for sharing your kind feedback about your experience in our EPAS unit particularly with Cathy.

Your feedback will be shared and I'm sure Cathy and the department will be delighted that you had such a positive experience.

Thank you,

Craig

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