My 90 year-old Grandfather was admitted for investigations and treatment to the Coronary Care Unit (Ward 4F) Crosshouse Hospital over 2 weeks ago. Sadly, the outlook of my Grandfather's condition was not good and he was deteriorating. Throughout his admission, he was able to make his own decisions with a sound mind and all his decisions were respected by medical and nursing staff.
Nursing staff were very attentive, understanding and caring to my grandfather and also supported my Dad who was by my Grandfather's bedside during his hospital admission. The compassion, care and respect my Grandfather and my Dad and I received during this difficult and sad time was very comforting.
Being a nurse myself, I understand how emotional it can be nursing a patient and supporting a family in this situation as well as continuing to nurse other patients - all staff were very professional and caring and no stresses were evident.
After my grandfather passed away peacefully, my Dad was very well supported by staff and that meant a lot to me so thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your care.
"Respectful, caring and dignified end of life care"
About: Crosshouse Hospital / Cardiology Crosshouse Hospital Cardiology KA2 0BE
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