To buy this hospital worker a 'thank you' present

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Recently had a procedure done at hospital, only a day case, and I was absolutely terrified. The radiologist could see how nervous/anxious I was and was lovely, so caring and reassuring and it really got me through the procedure.

I really feel like I want to get him a little present, like a thank you card and small box of chocolates. Would this be okay or would I look a bit silly/needy? I would just leave it with receptionist to pass on.

That is really great you were made to feel at ease and yes definitely and also write to pals and his manager to tell them how fab they were morale is low this will give them a wee boost

Absolutely, it’s lovely to recognise good care and mark it. A wee note too as others have said too to let them know you appreciated the time taken.

I had lovely staff on an mri recently they were so kind. Then ct a few weeks ago. I always leave a note on care opinion too as their managers pick those up and can pass good comments on.

I had excellent care from a GP who was a locum so hardly ever at my surgery. Next time I had an appointment with her I wrote her a thank you card to say what a huge difference she made to me. If you feel the same way I absolutely recommend it. I think it might help you feel better about the whole experience. As well as almost certainly making that person's day.

@katemuff, what a lovely story. When I had DD1, I found the cleaning staff so kind. They were really concerned about me and kept asking after me, one even said to me after I had recovered that they’d gone to speak to the doctor as they didn’t think I was well at all. I was ill after a crash section so to be expected and my DH was with me too but it felt so nice that they were looking out for me.

card will be great because you can use it at your appraisal
little box of chocolates will be great because chocolate. Every trust I've worked for allows token presents, especially of the kind that can be shared with a ward/clinical team.

It's a lovely idea but first check your Trust's gift policy. When I worked for the NHS we couldn't accept anything above the value of £25. I know a box of chocs is cheaper than that but some trusts are lower

Yes do! My DS and DM are always buying the doctors, nurses and surgeons who look after them little presents, and honestly they deserve it!

After a very difficult birth I left a gift of fancy teas/coffees/hot chocolates and biscuits but dropped off a couple of thank you cards to 2 particular midwives when we were at the hospital a few weeks later. Some of my friends are HCPs and apparently a named card can really help with portfolios and appraisals. I did also send a separate thank you into PALs for the powers that be.

I'm a GP and I've still got every thank you card a patient has ever given me. I've read them all countless times too. I think it would be a lovely thing to do for the radiologist :)

Yes to card/thank you note! We're not allowed to keep pressies though

Yes thank you card! Docs can keep small presents less than £7 I think

Please do they'll love it.

Radiology (imaging of all types) play a massive part in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and rarely get remembered by people, not just patients who tend to send their thanks by the ward or department they're seen by, but also the rest of the hospital too who expect access to their skills whilst sometimes forgetting that we are there for every one and everyone thinks their patient is of the highest priority.

I can guarantee you will make their day

@katemuff

When I had DS I had a terrible birth and broke down at 5am when no one was around. I thought I was goign to die and couldn't stop crying - PTSD as it turned out. A midwife was called and was very cold and unkind. When she left the room the cleaner came over and put her hand on my shoulder and squeezed it and then hugged me from behind, like I was a child. She came back every 30 mins to see me and even called in on her day off the next day to check I was ok. I've never known such kindness. When I was better I took her a present and a card and she was so touched and said she was just being a woman and doing her best, but she was the one person I remember from that awful experience and she helped me so much and I told her that and she cried and said it meant the world to her. Yes, take the present.

That is absolutely lovely

Thank you everyone for replies. I have bought a small box of luxury chocolates and a nice thank you card. I never thought about letting PALS know, but I will absolutely do that as well.

Sounds lovely, I'm sure it will be appreciated.

That’s brilliant OP .

Yes to the present and definitely write to PALS. He can put the letter in his annual performance review and it will make his look great.

I bought my surgeon a big bunch of flowers when I saw him for follow up. He was very pleased and even mentioned it when he wrote to my GP. Apparently not a lot of patients give flowers to male doctors.