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Dr David Riley
2015-02-25
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25th February 2015
Dr. Riley approach/manner was excellent. He asked appropriate questions, listened and gave advice. He was also very empathetic and caring. He carried out a thorough symptom assessment, discussed possibilities and made recommendations. Our questions were answered and we left feeling more reassured about plans for the future. For future palliative patients, we would have found it more reassuring if we could have met with Dr. Riley earlier i.e. when a patient is passed to the Palliative Care Team. Thank you.
24th August 2015
Response from Dr David Riley
Thank you so much for taking time to give your feedback, and of ourse for giving such positive comments- I really appreciate it. Apologies for my late reply, but I have only just come across your comments. Best wishes, Dave
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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