A recent appointment for a x-ray left me feeling undignified. As I was getting a knee x-ray staff requested I change into a hospital gown. The hospital gown was small and did not fully cover my body. I am a uk size 20, not an uncommon size here in Fermanagh. I asked the student radiologist for a larger gown, and although he went to look there was none available. As such I had to walk from changing area to x-ray room, where 4 staff entered the viewing area talking and watching the student. I do not feel that the Trust are taking adequate action to ensure patients dignity is respected when required to wear gowns for procedures. The student who undertook my x-rays was reassuring and professional, this issue lies with provision of adequate gowns to meet the needs of each patient.
"Hospital gowns lack dignity"
About: South West Acute Hospital / Radiology South West Acute Hospital Radiology Enniskillen BT74 6DN
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