IT was noted recently by patients that the services provided at the Mahaicony Diagnostic Centre on the East Coast Demerara are quite efficient and professional.

A visit by the Guyana Chronicle observed that patients are attended to in good time by a team of both local and Cuban doctors under the leadership of Administrator, Mr. Sasha Wong.

Mr. Wong told this publication that they try their best to see as many patients as possible on a 24-hour basis and no one is turned away without receiving medical attention since they take pride in the services they provide for the general public.

He added that despite a few challenges they have managed to maintain high standards and have come in for lots of praise for their efforts.

It was long observed that at any given time the services offered are commendable since doctors are always available and are backed up by a capable team of nursing assistants and clerical staffers.

Last week a female patient, who could not walk or talk given her diabetic condition received timely medical attention and by the time she was ready to leave she could have walked on her own.

That same patient also suffered from kidney stones, among other ailments, and having returned to that hospital twice within one week she received the needed medical attention in good time.

Even in the early hours of the morning, the facility is adequately staffed and they operate in a very meticulous fashion so patients do not have to wait long hours before they see a doctor.

The service is up-to-date and the staffers are courteous and most helpful, so credit must be given to the management and staff of the Mahaicony Diagnostic Centre for the high level of services they provide.

All the departments in the institution are adequately staffed with competent employees and the manner in which things are handled is most commendable.

Patients upon arrival at hospital receive almost immediate medical attention and the doctors give updates on the treatment and medication along the way. Therefore, one gets an understanding of what is being done in terms of the treatment received by relatives and others they accompany to the institution.

Many persons residing along the East Coast Demerara corridor do not mind travelling to the Mahaicony Diagnostic Centre for medical attention since they know they are in good hands and will receive the medical treatment they need.

(By Michel Outridge)