Upon admission to ward 3E for my husband, one staff member was damned right rude with no bedside manner whatsoever. My husband was very ill, and along with other things that were said, they point blank said my husband won't survive.
Ruth from palliative care was amazing and so calming and helpful. Jisha, a nurse, was lovely and helpful with empathy. Some others were lovely too.
How would this staff member like it if they were in my shoes and their loved one was in the last hours of their life, and they were spoken to so rudely and abruptly, without empathy or care for what was said? I feel they need more training on beside manner.
One of the nurses made a comment the day before my husband's passing "that it won't be long now." That was said to three people in that room. What sort of language is that to use in a very stressful and tense situation, when you are clinging on to every last hope?
"Lack of empathy in my husband's last days"
About: The Ulster Hospital / Ward 3E (MAU/Unscheduled Care) The Ulster Hospital Ward 3E (MAU/Unscheduled Care) Newtownards BT16 1RH
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