I had a phone call yesterday from a heart nurse saying she was coming to see me on Wednesday to talk about optimising my medication as I’m being considered for surgery I was born with heart disease and never had a visit from a nurse before, anyone who’s had similar what was it like? Thanks
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I've never had a visit but I've had conversations with two and they have been brilliant.
Very knowledgeable and very reassuring.
I think these visits might be becoming more frequent and especially if patient is unable to get to get to the surgery with ease. My husband had an unexpected visit from a nurse following a chat with his GP.GP decided an immediate visit was neccessary and nurse came within two hours.Very efficient and did a total exam and reported back to GP.I had something similar happen too a while back.
Thank you I have no problem getting out and I drive I could easily make the clinic maybe it’s just easier for the nurse to come to me?
sometimes it is helpful to see a person in their own home - they are more likely to be relaxed and it can help with forming a more rounded picture of how their condition affects their day-to-day life so that more relevant treatment can be planned
just don't feel tempted to rush around making your home look perfect!
as a district nurse I found it very important to be aware of the home environment of the people I cared for
Hi Wanheda1, I see my cardiac nurse every 6 months, have done so since the beginning of my heart problems. She is so knowledgeable and friendly too. For me, it's important to maintain the connection, she makes me feel secure and I know I can call her anytime I need help with meds. Take care.
Thank you, I was born with congenital heart disease but never had a nurse come and see me before, but she was nice and I have to keep seeing her for a while as I’ve been put on new medication and my heart isn’t pumping as well as it should