Dr Kishan Rees 2016-01-13 Person 5 5 0

On Sunday 10th January I was taken to Northampton General hospital by the paramedic due to respiratory problems and high blood pressure. Was seen very quickly by the staff in A&E who were all very proficient and caring. Out of this excellent crew I was struck by the medical care provided by Dr Kishan Rees. Although working in a frantic A&E department, Dr Rees spend a considerable amount of time listening and asking very pertinent questions. I mentioned that I had suffered with chest problems on and off for the past twenty years and said that my local GPs would often brush it off saying you’ve got slight asthma or that there is fact nothing really wrong with me (it’s just a cold and will pass). Dr Rees’ thorough examinations revealed that my respiratory system was not functioning correctly and said there was merit for me to visit a specialist. In addition to entering his notes on the hospital computer system to be forwarded to my local doctors, Dr Rees went the extra mile and hand wrote a note to my GP, stressing the importance and highlighting his recommendation for me to be referred to a respiratory specialist. Yesterday I saw my GP and thanks to his note, I have now been referred to a respiratory specialist. Something is now being done about an issue that has plagued me for 20 years. I am without doubt very grateful to Dr Rees for his assistance and attention to detail. Fantastic physician - maybe many could take a leaf out of his book? Nigel Swaby