I ve just been discharged from Ward 3, gynaecology in UHD after 3 nights following admission with high blood pressure. What I am reporting now has happened twice before in relation to the same medication error by nursing staff. I have on two occasions been offered slow release madapar during morning medication round which apparently should only be given in the evening. Nursing staff appear unaware of the difference of slow release madapar to be given at night and my daytime madapar. These are different colours to indicate different strengths. I am distraught and concerned that this could be happening with others less informed or able to explain and challenge the errors and I intend taking this forward with Parkinsons society.
In addition I have now been put at risk due to patient opposite being admitted with COVID-19 and not being picked up for 24 hrs. Why was this patient's COVID status not known before admission onto the ward, putting us all at risk?
I have been discharged with new medication and no pharmacy advice as was told the pharmacist was off today. I have spent the last hour trying to get hold of the community pharmacy for guidance. This should not happen to a vulnerable lady in her late 70's with advanced Parkinsons. I am deeply upset by the lack of care and inability of staff to listen to me about my own medication.
"Medication errors"
About: The Ulster Hospital / Ward 4E (Gynaecology) The Ulster Hospital Ward 4E (Gynaecology) BT16 1RH
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