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Scunthorpe General Hospital 2021-07-12 Person 4 5 0

I first attended Princess Diana Grimsby hospital and was assessed after a short wait and moved into room 1 which was used by several staff popping in and out to use the computer. I was told I would be going to Scunthorpe hospital to the stroke unit to be assessed again. My bloods were taken at the initial assessment and I had a few hours wait in room 1 with 2 more doctors coming in briefly and asking questions afbout my condition. After several hours waiting I was taken by ambulance by 3 I assume paramedics who were extremely efficient kind and courteous towards me explaining what was going to happen on my arrival asking relevant questions completing forms and monitoring my blood pressure. I found this very reassuring. On arrival they took me straight through introduced me handing over relevant notes. I was seen immediately by who I assume was a consultant doctor Who asked questions asking me to explain my problems and perform relevant movements. He was very thorough and professional explaining to me what was going to take place. I was taken for a CT scan and again greeted by a very kind nurse. After being taken back to the stroke admittance room again I was seen again by the consultant who confirmed I had not had a stroke but had a facial palsy and went to great lengths and had the patience to explain clearly about the condition and why the medication was necessary and made sure that I took medication before being told I could leave and discharging me.

Perhaps a quicker ambulance transfer to Scunthorpe hospital or a little more information about my suspected condition by the Grimsby nursing staff but in general they looked very busy so perhaps under great work volume to cope with. Just a little worried while left I room 1 with no information being given to me by the staff.