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Dr David Riley
2020-11-16
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16th November 2020
Dr Riley was extremely considerate and took great care of my 94 year old father.
18th November 2020
Response from Dr David Riley
Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback- it was a pleasure to have cared for your father, and thank you for your patience and support throughout.
Dr David Riley
2019-03-22
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22nd March 2019
Dr Riley was absolutely incredible. From the moment I met him I knew I liked and trusted him. He made you feel so at easy and that no question was a silly one. He answered every single question honestly and with great knowledge too. I really felt in safe hands.
He really took the time to get to know my grandad and all the family too. He had answers to questions we have wanted to hear for a very long time and he really helped myself and my family understand my Grandad’s condition. I feel very lucky that my grandad is in the care of such an amazing doctor. Very thankful.
27th March 2019
Response from Dr David Riley
I am so glad that my care was right for your granddad. Thank you much for taking the time to give this feedback, and thank you so much for your kind words- it means a lot to me. Regards Dave (Dr Riley)
Dr David Riley
2018-08-13
Person
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13th August 2018
Very informative and calm and took the time to explain things.
14th August 2018
Response from Dr David Riley
Thank you so much for taking to the time to complete this, and thank you for the positive comments- I'm glad you found the appointment informative, and felt I took my time.
Dr David Riley
2018-07-31
Person
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31st July 2018
Dr Riley helped us when my mother was admitted to hospital and assessed as requiring palliative care. The day after we were admitted to Northampton General, he went out of his way to arrange for my mother to be cared for at Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Throughout her stay, he regularly checked up on her, always listened to her wishes and his bedside manners were exemplary.
I cannot recommend this consultant highly enough, he is an absolute star. Thank you again Dr Riley for everything you did for my mum and us.
1st August 2018
Response from Dr David Riley
I want to say thank you so much for taking the time to write this- a joy to read of course. I am so glad that myself, and the team, were able to give the care and support your Mother needed. Best wishes to you and your family Dave
Dr David Riley
2018-07-30
Person
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30th July 2018
Recently my wife was in Cynthia Spencer Hospice for 12 days. The support we got from the doctors and nurses was beyond expectations so much so that I have decided to do voulantry work in the future. My wife and my family cannot thank Dr David Riley enough in words. In every possible way he went out of his way to make my wife as comfortable as possible. My wife had a wonderful smile every time she saw him approaching. Thanks very much Dr Riley. I am sure your compassion touches every person you come in touch with.
Specialises in
- Palliative medicine
Profile
I graduated from Leicester University medical School in 1995, a University that was ahead of its time as it included a strong focus on social and psychological impact of illness and care. Prior to the start of my specialty training I worked predominantly in hospital, enjoying posts in several specialties including renal medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, vascular surgery, A&E, medicine for the elderly and rehabilitation medicine, rheumatology, neurology, gastroenterology, cardiology, respiratory medicine, oncology, psychiatry and palliative medicine as a junior doctor. I chose a career in Palliative Medicine after working with a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse at Northampton General Hospital- he was inspiring and I am ever grateful.
In addition to clinical posts I undertook a teaching and research fellow post based at Warwick University where I was able to develop my knowledge and skills in medical education and complete piece of research relating to the education of medical students.
Qualifications–MBChB, MRCP, PGA Med Ed, PG Cert Communication Skills.
I have a particular interest in communication skills and in optimising patient choice. I am based at Cynthia Spencer Hospice where I have in-patients under my care and an outpatient clinic–I also attend Northampton General Hospital and work in the Specialist Palliative Care Team in an advisory roll.
In addition to my clinical work I am the Clinical Director for Specialist Palliative Care Services, I am a trained appraiser for the trust and a clinical supervisor for doctors in training.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with friends and family, music, reading and cooking... And walking the dog when I have to, which I secretly enjoy.
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