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I am the carer for my husband, whose heart attack came out of the blue just over a year ago. (At the time of writing).
I found that the care he received in the CCU at James Paget Hospital to be first rate and this also applies to the sensitivity shown to me.

I was kept informed at each stage of his treatment, even when he nearly died, and was allowed to nurse him a little myself for a while, which helped me to get over the initial trauma of the event. I did not feel that I was in the way. The staff was welcoming and considerate, and seemed even grateful that I could take a few minor chores off them for an hour or so. They welcomed questions and stressed that I could call at any time, day or night, if I was anxious.

Information over the phone was given promptly, fully and cheerfully. Nobody patronised me or inferred that I could not understand my husband's condition. The doctors were as pleasant and forthcoming as the nurses were and I felt at all times that they were telling me the complete truth.