I would like to express my sincere thanks to Lisa, Louise and Helen on Elderberry for their outstanding care!

Nurses on Hawthorn and day care oncology excellent.

Dr Paul Murphy has to be singled out as an outstanding doctor who at all times takes the time to explain clearly and concisely his proposed plan of treatment. It is very difficult at times being a chronic pain patient as one feels that people do not believe that they have the pain that they say they have. I am (or was) a nurse myself so l can really identify with this. l am not saying that all medical personnel don't believe someone when they say they have pain but speaking from experience l never could have imagined how wearing, severe and debilitating nerve pain could be until l had it myself. Dr Murphy and the nurses who work with him on the wards and in theatre are so genuine in their concern for you and are always trying their utmost to help alleviate your pain. Dr Murphy himself although he has to listen to the woes of so many patients l'm sure including myself always treats you as an individual and takes the TIME to discuss the best plan of action for you. So thank you to Mr Murphy, the nurses, pharmacists, phlebotomists, anaesthetists, radiographers, kitchen staff, porters, cleaners, pastoral care teams, ward clerks, admin staff and all those who l have forgotten to mention at St Vincent's private.

Mr David Quinlan urology, for his outstanding care and attention shown to me over the past 20 years.

I would like to start with Mr Dudeney my surgeon and his office staff communication with them is excellent, nothing is left out, and also the care I got from nurses very helpful and caring. The hospital is spotless at all times. I would definitely be back and have no hesitation recommending it.

Dr Declan O'Keeffe. In Cypress, Sinéad, Jennifer, Karen, Monina

Mr Denis Evoy for the dignity, privacy and support during a difficult dignosis

The nursing staff on Cypress Ward provided excellent care following my hip replacement . In particular, staff nurse Sinead Robinson looked after me when I occasionally woke in pain during the night, providing medication, and a most welcome and initially unexpected cup of tea, which helped me until the pain was alleviated. She is a nurse in a million.

Prof Diarmuid O'Donoghue was extremely courteous, kind, patient, gentle, understanding, informative, very calm, very professional, approachable and honest. A gentleman whose judgement I totally trust as I have been attending him many years. Also his secretary Tina is absolutely lovely, helpful,courteous and I can't say enough about her - she's one in a million. :-)

Staff Nurse Sinead Robinson of Cypress Ward was outstandingly helpful and encouraging, as were all of Cloyd's nursing team.

Bernadotte and Tracy on the 5th floor were outstanding in getting me through the post-operative stage.

Mr Denis Evoy, Nurses Grainne and Claire (Oncology), Elaine O' Connor (Daycare oncology).

Justin Geoghegan as my surgeon was just fantastic, so patient and positive. Also, can I just say that the nursing staff on the 3rd Floor were just unbelieveable, with their positivity, care and empathy with me. They managed to get me out of hospital ahead of schedule - my thanks to them always.

All of the nurses were great. Triona, Aileen etc...

Mr Enda McDermott - professional, calm, reassuring, sense of humour (sometimes necessary when doing colo-rectal work!!)

All the staff on the then Cedar Unit in the old hospital were the most caring and dedicated team, they are doing a very difficult job and should be recognised as such.

Mr David quinlan urology Prof John Hegarty gast Dr Declan O'Keeffe pain mangement for their outstanding care

Des Winter was very professional, gave good feedback post procedure.

Dr McShane the anesthetist was excellent. He really put my mind at ease and was a very nice man.

Prof Diarmuid O'Donoghue and Dr Hugh Gallagher were exceptional.

Dr Declan O' Keeffe and his team are a credit to each other, an amazing team. The staff at the Cara Unit in the hospital were the best I have ever come upon, each and everyone of them.

HDU: Geraldine, Sheela, Melody, Cynthia. Redwood: Patricia, Ciara, Sunita, Simone, Mary. Rowan: Liz, Tracey.

All the hospital staff from porters to consultants were so nice, friendly and professional.

I would like to single out Mr. Dennis Evoy and breast care nurse Clare Glenane for their care, compassion and professionalism. They were excellent. I felt I was in the best of hands under Mr. Evoy's care. Thank you. Ermanno.

I found the day care staff in general very professional

Professor John Crown

Marcella Boylan, staff nurse in Maple ward-outstanding care, kindness and competency.

Prof John E Hegarty Very professional in all aspects of my care, explains everything, always available to speak to. Very gentle in his approach.

Nurses in particular.

Care received from everyone was excellent. However, would especially like to praise nurses in Hazel and Hawthorn units