From the moment Lorraine was introduced as my husband's Clinical Nurse Specialist we both received excellent care. Her prompt responses to my queries were dealt with sympathetically and quickly. She was so reassuring on all matters and helped us both understand the process for his treatment programme. Her help gave us reassurance at a difficult time with the new challenge facing us.
Thank you Lorraine
Lorraine had all the time in the world to discuss my diagnosis with my sister and I.
She showed great empathy, and explained in finite detail the process and what’s available to me as support throughout my journey. Clearly of caring nature, she made me feel that I was in good hands.
Lorraine Rigg is a credit to a hospital I already know is fabulous anyway.
I’m ‘Not’ anxious about the looming spectre of Cancer, I feel positive and it’s largely due to the highly skilled, professional and warm and engaging manner in which I was cared for.
Finished radiotherapy ,Mid October,then to have 3 monthly checks ,alternately ,urology and oncology.
1st check with urology,no mention of having PSA test beforehand.
So contacted Lorraine for advice.
"Yes PSA check essential,get a GP appointment,let me know when done and i will e-mail you with result as soon as known"
Blood test,friday--e-mail from Lorraine 11am Monday with result and comment.
It cannot be better than this,i would be "lost in the system" without her help.
FANTASTIC McMillan nurse!
Paul Harley
Once again Lorraine takes time in her busy schedule to return my call to her and answer my questions fully,with explanations that are understandable .
She has also taken a query i have ,to discuss with my oncologist and if needed will organise the relevant prescription for me.
Surely this must be the BEST service you could wish for!
I am most grateful ,once again ,for her speedy help and assistance
Many thanks Lorraine
Paul H
We walked in to see Lorraine feeling a little traumatised but we left her feeling totally reassured about the 'journey' ahead. It is just so comforting to know that she us there for us if we need her.
Specialises in
- Oncology
- Urology
- Uro-oncology
Qualifications:
- Adult Nurse, Level 1
Profile
DipHe trained Adult Nurse who then topped-up and gained a BSc(Hons) in Nursing Practice.
Having worked as a surgical nurse from qualifying, I then became a Macmillan Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist working for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust supporting and caring for patients with new and existing urological cancers.
I am currently undertaking an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner specialising in Urology.
Resources
Short link to review Lorraine Richardson: http://iwgc.net/ems2f