I've got my hematology appointment in the morning at 9:am so aim to be the first in, but like everyone else I'm getting a bit nervous around everything that's going on.
Has anyone had any advice as to whether it's considered safe to hang around a waiting room with all that's going on?
Needless to say I'll be covering my hands with santizer every few minutes!
Regards
Mark
I got a message today from Kings, to say that my appointment next week will probably be cancelled and that they are looking at all appointments on a daily basis, it could be that I just get my bloods done, and then a telephone conversation, think this is the way to go. Also my Haematology/Chemo nurse when I spoke with her yesterday told me this might happen then I got this message this evening, so in a way I am prepared for cancellation.
Must admit where I am at my hospital the unit is separate from the rest of the hospital and bloods are done very quickly, so should be in and out quickly, but know how you feel about being around other people.
Jean
My next haematologist appointment will be on coming Monday and had blood test fee days ago for that. I phoned hospital today and asked if I will be safe to go in the hospital for my appointment. MY haematologist replied said it will be safer for me not to go in, he has my blood result, he will phone me on Monday vat my appointment time to give me consultation over the phone. I am on HU and clopidergrel, and I have asthma, live in Australia.
This does bother me but some medication, such as my Pegasys, is only available from the hospital pharmacy, so I have to go, or my husband does, which amounts to the same thing in terms of getting infected. I'm actually hoping that I CAN still attend my appointment next week. It's a big waiting room so hopefully it will be fine. And the hospital has lots of hand gel stations.
I think it is all about relative risk. COVID19 can linger on surfaces and be picked up through third-hand contact. However, we need to go places to receive the medical care and meds we need. My own approach is to just be careful, minimize contact with potential sources of infection, and wash my hands regularly. Do note that plan old soap and water works better than hand sanitizer. The other thing I have been more conscious of is how often I actually touch my face without thinking about it (something we are advised not to do).
There are things we can do to minimize risk if we pay attention and mindful of what we need to do. My plan is to do the things I need to do out in public spaces, while being careful to minimize risk.
Greetings from Fleetwood England.
I rang my path lab for advice.
Their set up is allowing a 2metre distance.
I shall wear my onesey and gloves they are wollen ones that are washable.
I have a cycle helmet with an enclosed visor.
When I get home I shall derobe in the garage and have a bath.
Every day I walk 3miles and hardly see anyone. No symptoms and no contacts.
Self isolated since the 13th of March.
My husband is quiet fanatical with the shopping and has most things delivered. If we need the odd things my next door neighbour gets me shopping via my mobile.
I have only been out to the GP surgery for my diabetic review and did the same thing as above. It's a new way of living but it has to be done
Keep safe, keep positive and we will get through this. See you all one the other side of this.
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