Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#1
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
#2
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: 13,931
#3
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
#4
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
#5
We have the best in the world,
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#6
Unfortunately I think this is a case of when it is bad especially as diabetes can be a killer if not under control.
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