QUITE unexpectedly I recently found myself in the hands of the National Health Service.
During a routine check, my GP discovered something that caused her concern and within days I had an appointment at the John Radcliffe Hospital, where I was given a thorough check and within another few days had had x-rays, ultrasound scan and an echocardiogram.
We all know what financial pressure the Government is putting on staff in the NHS. I would like to reassure your readers that, in my case, at least these pressures have not translated into stressed-out behaviour towards patients.
Today’s letters
In the very large number of personnel with whom I came into contact during these days, I found nothing but courtesy, consideration and care. The fact that at the end of the day, they gave me a clean bill of health was the icing on the cake but the cake was good even before they put the icing on.
ANDREW BURCHARDT
Elmthorpe Road
Wolvercote
Oxford
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