I was in for surgery which I had been waiting a long time for, I was brought to the elective ward in CAH around 10am and was not seen by a staff nurse until half 3. I heard the phone which was theatre’s ringing for me to come down. I was then rushed to get ready while getting my admission done although I was there from 10am that’s over 5 hours waiting and not been seen other than a doctor to sign forms.
I went down for my surgery and theatre and recovery staff where amazing as always. Can’t fault them. The only thing was after my surgery I had not spoke to a doctor on how it went and what was to happen next.
I was then brought back to elective ward where I had to stay the night. The next morning I had been approached around 6:25 in the morning saying can I get a lift home as they need my bed for 7am for another patient.I had to get ready and leave, I did not get offered breakfast I got handed my discharge letter and left. I had to wait for my lift then at the front of the hospital. I still was not seen by a doctor for discharge everything was done yes but no communication towards me.
I know the hospitals are busy but I felt like nobody had time for me on the ward I never really got spoken too other than the health care assistant who was brilliant. I feel like timing for surgery’s should be better laid out I don’t think a patient should be giving a bed and then kicked out after surgery that early in the morning when the whole ward is still sleeping for another patient… at least until breakfast was giving and a doctor had spoken to them.
"Elective surgery and rushed out"
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