I understand the NHS has been under tremendous pressure over the last few months. However, my mum was admitted to Hairmyres in June 2020. First of all, paramedics took my mum from her house and failed to explain anything to my dad. She was admitted and the first contact from the hospital was to advise she was “very unwell” she was being asked to sign a DNR, as they said it would be cruel to try and bring her back, and they’d call during the night if she deteriorated.
Can you imagine receiving that call for your 65 year old wife/mother?! Harrowing does not cover it.
The hospital has so far failed to advise:
1. Why my mother fell unwell
2. If she is at risk of it again
3. What medication she is now receiving
4. How she ACTUALLY IS rather than just saying “comfortable night”
My sister and I have just spoken to her on the phone and she is breathless and uncomfortable. Why is she being left like this?! She is currently on the ward at Hairmyres and this is just not on!! I get the distinct impression there is a lack of care and treatment and I want to know why. Is this where our NHS is now?!
"The hospital has failed to advise"
About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Respiratory Medicine (Ward 12) University Hospital Hairmyres Respiratory Medicine (Ward 12) G75 8RG
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