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About: Queen's Hospital (Romford)

The care we received from a staff member was impeccable. My father was very ill and he went over and above to make sure he was comfortable and had the appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, the Emergency clerk who checked us in, did not update my fathers Dr.information. So the incorrect Dr.is on his file, even though she was given the information upon check in. Also, incorrect medical history was documented on my fathers chart, we were visiting from Canada, so this has made a rather challenging situation to remedy. My father was transferred to City Hospital, to the Respiratory ward, and then Southwell Ward where the situation did not improve. My father was treated as though he had dementia, and they didn't take the time to read the card he provided that clearly states his medical condition which is APHASIA, meaning the absence of words..The staff would not let my father use the phone to call me, they disregarded him, and did not treat him with kindness or patience. Sad to say, he is fearful of going back to City hospital if he needs in the future, as they have incorrect medical history and staff that didn't take the time to understand my father.

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Response from Queen's Hospital 4 years ago
Queen's Hospital
Submitted on 07/01/2020 at 07:19
Published on nhs.uk at 10:48


Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, I am so pleased to hear that the doctor that treated your father went above and beyond. I am however saddened to hear about the care your father received at City hospital. I will ensure your feedback regarding the doctor who saw your father is passed onto the team so that they are aware of your kind words. With regards to your concerns regarding the care your father received at City Hospital, they may have a PALS service that may be able to help you address your concerns with them. It may be worth contacting the hospital to see if they have this service. Once again, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.

Kind Regards

Bev Thomas

Divisional Director of Nursing – Acute Medicine (Emergency Care)

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