I was admitted for a relatively minor planned procedure under GA with an overnight stay. Care generally was excellent. The only real negative was some of the staff I encountered. I was bed-bound with a catheter and a drip and hadn’t been up since the procedure. The controls on the bed weren’t working so I couldn’t adjust it.
I was in a side room and at some point the nurse call button had been left on the cabinet out of reach. No-one offered to help me settle for the night or checked I was comfortable.
There was loud chat and laughter from some staff until about midnight when the corridor lights were turned off and it went quiet. I feel basic care for patients seemed to be lacking on this occasion.
"I feel basic care was lacking"
About: General Surgery / Elective Surgery (Ward 7 & 8) General Surgery Elective Surgery (Ward 7 & 8) PH1 1NX
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