Grateful patient

RECENTLY I spent seven weeks in Cork University Hospital where I had major emergency surgery and would like to thank Mr Tom Ahern, his team of doctors and the nurses in B ward on the third floor and in the intensive care unit.

I got first-class treatment, care and compassion, in spite of their extremely busy schedule. Keep up the good work you're doing a wonderful job.

Margot O'Connell,

17, Elkwood,

Dublin 16.