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The care given in the last days of my father

Posted By falcongm84

"The care given in the last days of my father"

About: St George Hospital / 6B Respiratory St George Hospital / Emergency Department

(as a relative),

Recently, my father became very ill. Ambulance staff attended his home and carefully and reassuringly took him to St George hospital. This made the family very confident he was on the way to receiving the care required.

He then stayed in the emergency department where his daughter was grateful for the care he received and the kindness shown to him. He was transferred to ward 6 b and was then under the care of the palliative care team.

This team were beautiful in the treatment of Barry and the family and even though he was Covid positive willingly gowned up family members so they could sit with him, talk and hold his hand. It was a precious time for us so we could relate to those who were not able to be there about his condition and that he was comfortable.

when he passed we were sure that he was in the best possible place and was beautifully cared for by the doctors and nurses. We will be forever grateful for their professionalism and the dignity with which he was treated

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Response from Angela Karooz, General Manager, St George Hospital 2 years ago
Angela Karooz
General Manager,
St George Hospital

Submitted on 22/03/2023 at 8:59 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 23/03/2023 at 9:46 AM

Dear falcongm84,

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you and your family.

To read your words describing the compassion and kindness shown to your family at such a difficult time was heart-warming. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated staff working at St George Hospital who are committed to providing holistic and empathetic care.

I have forwarded your kind words to the Managers of the Emergency Department, 6B Respiratory Ward and the Palliative Care Team to share with the staff involved in your father’s care.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Once again, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Kind Regards,

Ange Karooz

General Manager

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