Dr Liz Kingston

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I'm glad to hear that the pre op call was helpful, and I think it's important to have time to consider the information given so you can feel more confident going into theatre. As we discussed we always have to make any plan together as a team of patient, surgeon and anaesthetist, and be prepared to respond to any new information as needed- I think our final plan worked really well as a result. I'm happy you felt at ease and will pass on your kind comments to the rest of the team who will be pleased to hear that. Wishing you well for your post op recovery.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I enjoyed our time together in theatre and it was a pleasure for me too! I think one of the big things anaesthetists have to do for their patients is to carefully explain options, and provide reassurance so that patients can approach their operations with confidence and calmness- I'm really glad to hear you didn't feel scared as a result of our discussion. Communication skills are key for any doctor, but I think even more so in anaesthetics. I have a close family member with hearing impairment, so I think it's very important to ensure hearing impaired patients don't miss out on key information or get isolated due to communication problems. I hope you are recovering well from your operation, and wish you all the best for the future.

Thank you for your kind feedback- it brought a real smile to my face to hear how satisfied you were with your care. It's so important that patients are fully involved with decision making about their own care, and I'm a big believer in sharing information to support my patients to feel in control of their own choices. I hope you are feeling on the road to recovery after your operation, and wish you all the best.

Thank you so much for your feedback. I am a real fan of spinal anaesthesia for appropriate procedures, and think it can be a great option for many patients- avoiding the need to go to sleep/ feel confused after surgery/ quicker return to eating and drinking/ great pain relief and no sore throat from breathing tubes! Music can be really relaxing in theatre and I love being able to share that with patients- it brings a smile to everyone's faces! I was so pleased I could make a scary thing manageable for you, and was happy to hear you even had some pleasant moments too. I hope this experience gives you a positive memory of anaesthetic care, and that this will be helpful for you if you ever need an anaesthetic again in the future. Wishing you well for your recovery.

Thank you for your kind feedback after your recent procedure. One of the things I think make the biggest difference to my patients is taking enough time to explain options, discuss any concerns and hopefully reassure each person enough that they can go into their operation with confidence, feeling relaxed and safe. I'm really glad to hear you felt listened to, and had the chance to ask what you needed in advance of theatre. I hope you are now recovering well, and wish you well for the future.