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Care for my husband.

Posted By Scotty56

"Care for my husband."

About: Midlothian Community Hospital / Hospital @ Home (Midlothian)

(as a carer),

My husband who has Alzheimer's became ill and the GP was called and did a house call. The doctor examined my husband and thought he had an infection. She then said she was going to inform Hospital at Home and that a doctor and nurse would come out and assess my husband. They arrived in the afternoon and after assessing my husband, antibiotics were prescribed and a care plan put in place. The nurses were to come  the next morning to see how things were and to give advice where necessary.

I was very pleased with the service and my mind was put at rest as my husband didn't need to be admitted to hospital. 

I'm glad that this service is available.The nurses were very helpful.

My husband became ill on Monday and was discharged back to the GP Friday.

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Response from Patricia Cantley, Consultant, Midlothian Hospital at Home Team, NHS Lothian 3 years ago
Patricia Cantley
Consultant, Midlothian Hospital at Home Team,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 15/07/2020 at 12:06
Published on Care Opinion at 12:06

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Dear Scotty56,

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us your feedback. I'm glad that you were able to get prompt treatment for your husband and that he was able to stay at home. This can often be a better option for someone with Alzheimer's Disease and it is good to hear that Hospital at Home worked well for him.


The team will all have a chance to read your feedback - it's very encouraging to get comments like yours and it helps us to know what is going well and whether there's anything we need to work on. We are happy to know that you found the team helpful.


Please pass on our best wishes from all of the team to you and your husband. We hope that he continues to make a good recovery. Thank you again for your kindness in telling us your story.

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