I attend ward 53 (Neurological ward) for 5 weekly infusions. I reported I had been feeling ill for a couple of days . They took blood and quickly realised my infection markers were raised (242) 2 days previous they had been 2.
I was admitted and referred to ward 9, who informed me through the nurses on ward 53 there was no bed space for me, but I should be started on IV antibiotics and fluids. Through an ultrasound scan they discovered I had an infected and inflamed gallbladder.
They tried to refer me to my local hospital RAH, that also had no bed space for me. As a result of this I was left on ward 53, only being seen twice by the doctors from ward 9 where I should have been from admission.
As ward 53 closes on a Friday I was told on the Friday afternoon that there would be a bed on ward 9c, only to be told 20 minutes later that I was being discharged with antibiotics and my notes would be sent on to my local hospital.
I am disappointed with the level of care I received from ward 9, never knowing what was happening with my care, however ward 53 were amazing, giving me as much information as they had.
"Disappointed with the level of care I received"
About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / General surgery (Wards 9a, 9b, 9c & 9d) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow General surgery (Wards 9a, 9b, 9c & 9d) Glasgow G51 4TF Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Neurology (Ward 53 and 67) Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Neurology (Ward 53 and 67) Glasgow G51 4TF
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