Thursday DAD Went Hospital With Chest Pains ...

Well dad went hospital with chest pains given he was not quite right I tried getting doctor to do ecg 2 days befour dad went hospital.

He refused saying would not show out MY thinking was to rule out he’s heart failure.

At time asked for ecg asked could they do blood test TOLD doctor dad’s not right and would rule out infection kidney issues.

That never happend eather then dad woke me up saying my chest hurts.

So rang ambulance 🚑

Am no ecg expert but looking at dad’s ecg LOOKs like kidney diabetes issues .

Last time dad was in hospital TWICE he sufferd from hypoglycaemia.

This time is blood suger was 4 ... and Hospital are being diabetes proactive and monitoring food intake n diabetes.

Yesterday after meal he’s blood suger was 4.2 not good at all especially as Hospital was just going to Withhold other insulin injection.

Not good enough really ... so after being told THE changing insulin and looking into issues with diabetes & aki

Given dad’s heart I wanted to find out what’s happing with dad’s potassium given kidney diabetes heart issues

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Hi JeffAjaxSmith,

I'm so sorry to hear your dad now has yet another challenge to overcome and another for you to have to deal with. I know you'll make every effort to see that your dad gets all the help he needs, as you always do, so very best wishes once again to both of you and I'll hold you in my thoughts.

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Hi Callendersgal it’s not all grim really GIVEN my last Hospital complaint to pals qcc things have in proved on ward where dad was is.

He’s even in same bed as last time AND can say staff on there genuinely care and this doctor on ward unit 24/7

Big difference from last time.

It’s nice to see bit of care compassion WE even had visit from qcc ASKING us stuff.

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So glad to hear JeffAjaxSmith. That sounds encouraging!

[sassy59]

Hi JAS, thinking of you and your dear dad. Xxx

[katieoxo60]

Hi Jeff, sorry your father is not so good. But at least he is in hospital for it to be sorted we hope, fingers crossed. This will give you a little breathing space to have a rest at night and get yourself feeling better ready to deal with all the problems facing you right now. Take care, keep warm and try to relax.

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Hi Katie the are still full Of it when it comes to asbestos mesothelioma and Alzheimer’s Dementia.

And here’s why DADs asbestos claim failed as was not a asbestos mixer for three months HE Only did job for 2 half months as was rank even on tax record.

So prof was not issue of exposure NOW Hospital doctor Thursday said dad had shadow on lung of concern THEN when doctor had chance to go through dad’s record it became no concern shadow on lung.

Am I surprised NOPE as I knew was going to say that AS it’s that old what will kill you first.

Anyway am going to gunning for Turner Newhall as claim criteria sucks THEY know most people left job after few months so cooked the books criteria in there faviour.

Sad part is our gov even EU let them.

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I am not surprised either , they always pass the buck when it comes to compensation.But doing that also excludes the patient from correct treatment as they suddenly mislay the original details, especially things like shadows on the lung or just ignore this material factor. Pains in the chest can be caused by many things too as can joint pains, by now we seasoned victims have learnt we can't beat them just accept what ever they are willing to give or diagnose. Take care of yourself best you can and your parents assistance is going to get less in time to come even in cases of dementia.

[SquirrelsHolt]

Sending Dad lots of gentle hugs and get well wishes and what an improvement in having a doctor on his ward 24/7 - all that time spent with PALs and trying to get the best for dad,has paid off. Well done JAS, well done.

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Hi SquirrelHolt cheers and thanks ... defo is one less worry really knowing dad will be feed waterd

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Hi JeffAjaxSmith!!

after the new legislation and the imposition of a 'duty of candour', along with other nonsensical concepts dreamt up by people who don't have frontline contact, we should NOT expect people who work in the 'caring' professions to have to be instructed on how to care for people! All of the students that I have worked with use the phrase 'I want to help people' as a reason to go into nursing. Not quite there though, you can help people by working as a shop assistant or a solicitor! I visited a hospital last week, was there for over an hour in an open clinic. Not a single member of staff used hand sanitiser after using door handles/case notes etc. Very helpful. Nor did I hear the hand-dryer. Again helpful. Making themselves drinks, without any hygiene practiced. Stroking a pregnant patient's tummy (over her outdoor clothes). Consultant failed to introduce herself or to use hand sanitiser. It is not just the lowly HCAs that should carry responsibility, it is everyone's responsibility. Added to the issue of poor hygiene was the off-handedness of the consultant, whose immediate response/diagnosis turned out to be in error, but we never got an apology or explanation. She never increased her speech to accommodate loss of hearing that her patient had, or explained things so that they would understand. And this is a hospital that has been slammed by CQC, has an atrocious history of malpractice, yet claims to be caring, competent, communication for all, candid, compassionate and committed (not quite sure to what!!) I also know of a patient who has diabetes (as a result of errors the hospital staff have made) yet they expect her to guess how much insulin to use! 40, 60, 20...you choose! They have also refused to let her have a monitor so she could be a little more accurate!

So, you're not alone in condemnation of some of the individuals that are employed, and paid well, to look after the health and well-being of their patients. Another battle to get straightforward care. Am guessing that your dad is a pensioner?