My 90 year old grandmother had a fall at home and fractured her hip. My parents took her to A&E. She arrived there at 5 pm, and didn't get into a proper bed until 11pm. She was fasted for theatre, and cancelled 4 days running, before finally going for her operation on the 5th day. She died in recovery after her operation.
We felt communication was poor. We were never given the name of her consultant.
We also felt Senior review was lacking - she had low blood pressure and a poor urine output, but wasn't reviewed by anyone senior. Her kidney function deteriorated, and led to another cancellation.
"Senior review was lacking and communication was poor"
About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow Glasgow G51 4TF
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