There has been so much comment about bad hospital experiences that I thought I should report a good one. Last night, just as the death of the Queen was announced, my husband was taken ill with acute abdominal pain. I phoned 999, got a quick reply and a sympathetic response and an ambulance crew arrived within a short time. They were very patient with my husband who has memory loss and often makes stuff up if he can’t remember but agreed that it was a serious problem and he should go to hospital, also allowed me to accompany him. Although the walk-in section was rammed it was fairly quiet in our area. We did have a long wait to see a doctor but were looked after while blood test results were awaited. After the doctor examined my husband he was sent for a CT scan, read in Australia we were told, while we read the Australian ones in their nights 🤔 Eventually the results were reported at 6am, very bad news, but I want to pay tribute to the team on duty who were patient, kind and sympathetic and plied me with tea and coffee and a sandwich and found me a more comfy chair.
Obviously we are very lucky with our local hospital but it does make you wonder why there is so much difference? One for the new Liz!
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I'm so sorry to hear that you received such bad news after your husbands CT scan. I'm a little confused re your comments re Australia - or am I just being thick!
I’ve edited it so I hope it makes sense now. I guess it is down to staffing - more staff in day so capacity to read another country’s night time scans, thus avoiding the need for a night shift radiographer?
gosh, I never knew. Joys of the internet. Which hospital did you go to? Can't imagine this happening at Hereford. I'm so sorry about your bad news. How thoughtful of you to post this under the circumstances.
Thank you, he is home and pain free thanks to medication - we had hoped the operation he had in February was going to give us much more time but not to be……
I am so sorry. It is extremely stressful when one has bad news about one’s partner. Hope it has not triggered your A/Fib to go mad. You need to do everything you can to relax and take care of yourself. Don’t envy you your journey with your husband. Mine has been given a 3-4 year window and he is looking rather grey and sad. You will be going through an extremely difficult time and I wish you well.
Very sorry to hear that the news is not good for your husband Buffafly. It does make it all easier to bear when you have such a positive hospital experience such as you had. Ive always found our local hospital first rate .
oh Buffy, so sorry your news wasn’t better but the plus was the care you both received. I too have always found my local hospital ready to step up to the mark when I’ve needed them.
kind staff make all the difference. So sorry about the bad news but glad you thought it a good experience. It is a lottery but a little kindness goes a long way.
Im so sorry to read that you had bad news whilst at A and E. Amazed that amongst that you could take away positives and then share them with this community. Thank you.
Really pleased you were well taken care of. I hope that continues for you both through whatever comes next.
Very nice to hear you were well cared for, but very sad to hear of your plight. Bless you both xx
Very well said! And I am so sorry about the bad news. I have had some very good care and in person appointments at my GPs but our city hospital A&E in a building site of a hospital can be impossible. Our area has another A&E in a sleepier town inland, where those who can get a lift prefer to go. Good luck!
My experience is pretty much the same. My husband was unable to eat, due to a blockage. After a big fight I got him into hospital where he sadly died. This was the end of April. The care he had was superb,and the care for me too with excellent communication. I am sorry you had very bad news but am glad you have had such professional and kind treatment by the staff.
So good to hear about a positive experience of A&E after all the bad ones. Sorry to hear about your bad news and hope your husband continues to get good treatment in the days to come.
Oh Buffafly, I am so sorry to hear that you had bad news. Hopefully your husband will be shown the same level of care and compassion as he is treated. Please look after yourself too xx
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