medical records

[CherryBlosssom1]

Hi, my husband had a major heart attack 5 years ago he had a triple heart bypass but hes gradually gotten worse in and out of hospital constantly recently he went in with chest pains and breathing problems, two consultants called him into a room no-one with him didnt even contact me and told me he had 18 months to live as you can imagine hes distraught hes back home but we have had no support dont know where to go he was so confused doesnt know why when your told that your mind goes anyone know how i can get his medical records and what help is out there for us they should never have told him without support he has bi-polar this has destroyed him

[Wooodsie]

Hello Cherry Blossom, is your husbands health issue due to his heart? If it is, I can only recommend you get in touch with the British Heart Foundation directly. They are very good (I haven't tried them), a lot of people say talk to a cardiac nurse. That is where I would start, you can ring them, number on the website, but I'm sure lots of people on here will advise you better than me.

Very sorry to hear your extremely sad news x

[CherryBlosssom1 in reply to Wooodsie]

Yes they say he now has Chronic heart failure hes only 54 yes thank you I will do looks like they are only open weekdays so will on Monday thank you

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello CherryBlosssom1

I am sorry to read about your husband's distressing experience.

Your husband's GP should have been sent a copy of the consultation. If you live in England your husband should receive a copy too.

Make an appointment and go with your husband and speak to his GP.

To get a copy of his medical notes you can contact the Patient Advisory Liaison Service PALS of the hospital concerned.

You may wish to raise your concerns with them as well.

I suggest you get some support if you decide to do this. PALS should give you the contact details of the local Patient advocacy support services.

Another option is contacting Healthwatch.

Sending my best wishes to you both.

[CherryBlosssom1 in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you for your advise and help I will do unfortunately our GP isnt the most sympathetic dr

[Wooodsie in reply to Milkfairy]

Milkfairy, I look forward to your replies, you are so knowledgeable 😊 I shall be contacting PALS myself. Thank you

[Everyoung]

Sorry to hear your difficulties, if he needs care due to his health, you can ask adult social care for a support package which will include direct payment for a PA .