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General => The Stay Safe Board => Topic started by: Finley 1 on Wednesday 02 September 20 02:02 BST (UK)
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Anyone else noticed
that the admissions are becoming less..
and the actual hands on Docs -- regarding examinations -- how can you virtually check what the pain is..
i dont want to fill a page with what I saw at the Hospital yesterday..
but the corridors are dark and the wards are empty... triage is as was full.. but most being sent home with pills.. and a letter of referal to who knows what or when..
Pre - Pandemic ----- Pain --- Triage --- checked -- tested --- sent to ward for further checks and tests.. and then either sorted... fixed or home with pills Now.. seem to skip the middle bit.
xin
oops Subtle not suttle technology beat me on that one :(
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My brother in law has been admitted to hospital twice during the pandemic. He has serious underlying health issues. Both times he stayed in for a couple of days and received treatment and then sent home. The hospital still states you are better off at home as the risk is less than staying in.
Regards
Panda
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I've seen many articles complaining about problems trying to get hold of "real" doctors, or medical appointments, recently, rather than virtual ones. None too subtle, either, in my view.
Best is my dentist: They won't do anything useful - fillings, crowns, etc., at present, but they've posted me a real letter telling my I'm late for my 6 monthly check-up (Which I never have - as I have to pay them a fortune, I treat them like any other tradesman, and tell them what I want doing, and when!)
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Triage has always had a generous number of those who don't need to be seen in hospital .
From what I've seen Ambulance arrivals are unchanged , also the slips, trips, and mishaps in orthapaedics are still seeing a steady stream of patients. I think the patients are being routed to the relevant department before they even set foot in A&E.
And the only empty wards I saw were buffer zones for covid. The general wards were still as busy, even if discharges for a broken leg were from what was previously the cardiac unit.
Pauline
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My daughter was supposed to have had major surgery on 26 March, but this was cancelled the previous day. Since then she has spent 5 months unable to eat properly, has shed 20kg in weight, & received surgery ten days ago. She was one of the first to undergo surgery post lockdown and received good care. Awful for me and those with their dear ones there, since no entry into the hospital for other than patients. Can't describe the pain of watching your dearest ones going through that door and knowing you can't see them until they are discharged. But thanks to the NHS I have my daughter back home again!
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GS - really pleased to hear your daughters finally been able to have her op and that's she's now recovering ... it has been a dreadfully worrying time for you both during these past months... hopefully she will make a stready recovery under you care...
Can't imagine what it must have been like not to be able to see her in hospital when going through such a traumatic time...
Best wishes to you both...
Caroline
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So glad, Greensleeves, that she's home and recovering - with the best possible recovery plan, Mum's loving care. Best wishes to both of you.
TY
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oh bless you all Greensleeves
Do hope all goes well for you now xxx
Xin
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That is brilliant news Greensleeves. I am so pleased that your daughter has had her long overdue operation and is now back home with you.
How dreadful for you having to leave her at the door and not being able to visit. I cannot imagine how that would feel.
May I wish her a speedy recovery,
Dorrie
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Brilliant news GS. Glad she’s back with you and recovering.
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Thanks to everyone for your good wishes. After another crisis a week after her surgery it looks as though daughter is now beginning to pick up and recover her strength. xxx
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So sorry to hear that your daughter had another crisis GS.
That is brilliant news that she is now beginning to show signs of recovery.
Best wishes to you both in the coming days.
Dorrie
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Anyone else noticed
that the admissions are becoming less..
and the actual hands on Docs -- regarding examinations -- how can you virtually check what the pain is..
i dont want to fill a page with what I saw at the Hospital yesterday..
but the corridors are dark and the wards are empty... triage is as was full.. but most being sent home with pills.. and a letter of referal to who knows what or when..
Pre - Pandemic ----- Pain --- Triage --- checked -- tested --- sent to ward for further checks and tests.. and then either sorted... fixed or home with pills Now.. seem to skip the middle bit.
xin
oops Subtle not suttle technology beat me on that one :(
This is not the experience I have had. We had about a week to 10 days either side of the last peak where the admissions were drastically down and there was an eerie stillness. Now back to trying to find beds for people and pressure to avoid breeches of the 4 hr target
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GS - sorry to hear your daughter had a further blip just after her surgery but really pleased for you both that she's now recovering well...
I'm sure down to your care and love making a huge difference..
Hopefully going from strength to strength...
Caroline
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My best wishes to you, Greensleeves and for you daughter’s continued improvement.
What a time you have had.
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I have to agree with PharmaT, my husband has had excellent care all during lockdown and post lockdown. I have been allowed to stay with him too.
In the last 3 weeks my brother has also had and endoscopy to remove a tumour and a liver biopsy last Monday which didn’t quite go to plan and he is still in hospital. I have visited him twice, pre-booking a visitors slot. True the hospital, appeared a little quieter than normal but they were working hard.
That isn’t just one hospital that I have accompanied my husband or brother but 5! Plus my husband went to another for his pre-op COVID test 10 days ago. All are now working flat out on the backlog of seriously ill patients.
My biggest complaint though is the telephone systems! Trying to get through to wards to check all is well and book a slot is really hit and miss.
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Well I too am pleased to hear your daughter is doing well xxx and pray all is good for her.
As for the hospital I attended.. I was sent to the wrong ward - NO hands on - NO accompaniement allowed and basically all that was my fault.. :(
The previous time just 3 wks before I was treated really well x bless them the nurses were wonderful.. But Ginger James the doc whose hands stayed in his pockets can ..... go away as far as I am concerned...
Go home wrong dept..
fgs
referred to what where and when.. we shall see.
Fin
subject on my health closed :( enuff