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Mr George Spink 2016-06-09 Person 5 5 0

I was admitted as an emergency through the A and E department, having had excruciating pain for a fortnight. I had seen a number of doctors prior to it being discovered that I had a ruptured disc in my cervical spine. Having had an emergency MRI I was advised that I needed to be admitted under the care of Mr Spink with the high likelihood of surgery being required. I was seen by Mr Spink himself within an hour of admission and can honestly say that he is a very caring, compassionate and kind gentleman. His explanation of the risks involved with surgery, against the option of a non-surgical approach, were thorough and uncomplicated and I found his manner to be most reassuring. Whilst the risks were there, I chose to go ahead with surgery and this was carried out just 36 hours later. On the day of surgery Mr Spink visited me three times on the ward, firstly before going to theatre, and then twice following my operation with different groups of medical students. His teaching method with his junior colleagues was mesmerising and he should be applauded for taking these doctors of the future to meet with real patients, with real problems, rather than text-book teaching that does not equate to hands-on care. The staff on Ward 4 at Hull Royal Infirmary looking after me, and my husband and family whilst they were there, were exceptional...I cannot thank any of them enough for the care that I received. From admission through to discharge was faultless. Considering the great expectations of patients and relatives of the nursing and medical staff, along with the pressures of staffing and the tràumatic cases that the team must see at times, I cannot give the team praise enough for their care. Would I recommend Mr Spink? Absolute 100% without hesitation. He is a credit to his profession and testament to the fact that yes we can really get Great Care. Many many thanks to you all for making a very frightening and unexpected experience so much easier.