Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
I recently had a dental appointment with Mt. Toh at his Priory st. surgery.(Privately) He noticed a small growth on my face and suggested it might be a "rodent ulcer" and I should have it checked out. I saw my GP, (Locum) Dr. Khan at Peter St. surgery who referred me to Kent & Canterbury hospital. I was given an appointment within a week and I saw a consultant (Dr. Birnie) yesterday who reassured me that the growth wasn't a "rodent ulcer" but could have turned out to be something nasty if it hadn't been discovered earlier. He gave me a good examination as I have several small growths on my body ( old age) that need seeing to in the future. All this was done in three weeks and feel that I received great treatment from the NHS which has been getting a bad press lately especially Canterbury hospital. Thank you NHS.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
Thank you Alec - a good news story indeed about the NHS. I'm sure many people do have similar good stories about the NHS, but sadly not all are good, but I believe that most are.
Roger
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,895
It is good to hear Alec.
The NHS always reminds me of this old rhyme..............When it is good it is very very good but when it is bad it is horrid.
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Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
- Posts: 458
I must agree with Alec, in the last 18 months I have been a guest at three hospitals and have undergone two major operations, the first of which was a life-saver. My problem was detected by my gp, who got me into Canterbury, where they identified the problem in more detail. Then I was moved to W.Harvey where the treatment continued and the condition was reduced to a operable size, finally I went to Kings in London where the problem was resolved. The only down side to all this was the food, which frankly defies description!
If this was not enough I then returned to Ashford a few months later where I had a total left knee replacement. To aid my recovery I was loaned a lot of bits and pieces and I even had handrails fitted up the staircase, at no cost! So I agree with Alec, it may not be perfect but by golly it'll do for me
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
We have the best in the world,
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,895
Unfortunately I think this is a case of when it is bad especially as diabetes can be a killer if not under control.
http://www.dover-express.co.uk/Poorly-grandad-asks-doctor-given-appointment/story-22804206-detail/story.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
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