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Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX

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  1. Review titled Excellent treatment

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 08 February 2024

    Had to attend A&E on Christmas Day 2023 at 16:00 for a large second degree burn. I was in and out of A&E in 45 minutes which included a 20-25 minute treatment. I unfortunately cannot remember the name of the nurse who treated me but she was compassionate, effective and just generally a lovely person and a great source of comfort whilst having the treatment. She made an unpleasant treatment manageable and I am very grateful that she turned what could have been quite a scary experience into a calm one. I have been sure to tell people about the great treatment I received and how quickly I was seen by the team. Thank you.

    Visited Accident and emergency services on December 2023

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  2. Review titled Absolutely useless organisation

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Michael Maher - Posted on 10 August 2024

    Arrived at 10 am for 11am appointment after being told to fast before general anaesthetic and come with someone as not able to drive after procedure. A friend took a day off work to bring and pick me up. Only to be told at 1:30 pm that they decided to do a ‘local’ anaesthetic instead. 7 of us patients waiting for the same procedure had not even one been treated by 3:35 pm. I got dressed and went home. Disgusted. The second time this hospital showed the inability to organise anything! My previous experience was an appointment with the consultant I turned up to only to be told ‘ sorry, it’s a mistake!’ Awful administration, management and organisational skills do not exist! Never again! I brought myself off the list there even though I’m still in pain. I’ll take more pain killers!!!

    Visited Orthopaedics on December 2023

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  3. Review titled amazing girls

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 14 December 2023

    The ladies who test for blood here and the receptionist are so lovely, very helpful and much better service than herts and essex.

    Visited Phlebotomy on December 2023

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  4. Review titled Good service

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    by Natasha Salvador - Posted on 25 November 2023

    The antenatal department here are a great team. I had my 12 week scan, and although tricky, the sonographer was very patient & made us feel comfortable. I later attended Fetal Medicine due to some complications. The consultant was very lovely & professional. The midwives & the team are also very lovely. The only issue is wait time. Sometimes for an important appointment, but also when you’re there. You need a full bladder, but can wait in pain due to things overrunning.

    Visited Maternity services on November 2023

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  5. Review titled Very clean place

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Lesley green - Posted on 15 November 2023

    I could not ask for a more great experience staff in pre-emissions nurses. The nurses in the pre-operation rooms are fantastic treated me really well., recovery room, staff for fantastic and on discharge they were fantastic. I can’t fault the nurses or the NHS or the doctors or the knee tests or any of you. Thank you so much for looking after me

    Visited Breast Surgery on November 2023

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  6. Review titled How long do results take?

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 09 January 2024

    My wife had a colonoscopy 2 months ago. She is still waiting for results despite chasing up with the consultants secretary. Is this normal practice at PAH?

    Visited Don't know on November 2023

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  7. Review titled Great

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    by Hayley - Posted on 15 November 2023

    Went to radiology for a head MRI scan this morning was seen on time, felt reassured, staff was really nice,caring and polite. considering I felt nervous by the time I was in the room I felt ok.Thankyou

    Visited Don't know on November 2023

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  8. Review titled Difficulty finding the department

    by lupusfm33 - Posted on 01 November 2023

    With great difficulty you find out where many departments in the hospital are located. Why aren't there arrows on the walls to direct you to each department. To find out, you have to ask questions at all receptions or the medical staff to find out where certain departments are located. I had an operation here, but it was very difficult to find the operating room because no one from the medical staff accompanied me. I am very indignant that in such a hospital in 2023 there are these conditions, as if you are in the last century!  

    Visited October 2023

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  9. Review titled Disgusting

    Rated 1 star out of 5

    by Anonymous - Posted on 11 October 2023

    Wife was in extreme pain and still had to wait 12 hours and watch people with minor cuts and bruises seen before her. No updates from staff and when you ask they know nothing. Never coming back here again. Shameful place.

    Visited Accident and emergency services on October 2023

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  10. Review titled Five star treatment

    by Estrella - Posted on 05 January 2024

    My doctor sent me straight to A&E with a potential blood clot. Blood pressure was extremely high & pulse was racing. I can't fault the treatment - from the receptionists to the nurses, doctors and porters, it was all five star. I had an ECG and blood pressure taken in the waiting area. I was rushed straight through. I had blood tests, urine tests, a chest X-Ray, multiple ECGs then placed on a monitor, blood pressure checked multiple times and also had a CT scan. I was given medicine to bring the blood pressure down. I didn't stay in but was there for many hours. I knew that I would be kept in for a while to be monitored so tried to relax and enjoy it! Staff were friendly and I quite enjoyed being wheeled around!

    Visited October 2023

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