In early April I was told by 111 to attend A&E due to bleeding and pain in early pregnancy. On arrival I was told my husband couldn’t be in the waiting area with me which I expected, however there were numerous people who had relatives sitting with them and even some with more than one relative, I understand there being exceptions for some patients but these patients seemed just as capable of being on their own. After being seen in A&E I was then sent up to triage for more testing and was told I was suffering from a miscarriage. I think there should absolutely be exceptions to the rules because finding out you are losing your baby is heartbreaking enough without being on your own when finding out.
I have no issues with my general care as all nurses, midwives, doctors and CSWs were amazing I just think the rules on relatives need to be more flexible.
"Restrictions in A&E and Triage"
About: University Hospital Wishaw / Emergency Department University Hospital Wishaw Emergency Department ML2 0DP
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