"Hectic preparation for op at day surgery at QEUH"

Stressful pre procedure arrangements. Moving from tiny cubicle to the next cramped cubicle, waiting area to waiting area.

The only, only time for a bit of peace and calm reflection before the op/procedure are the few minutes lying on a trolley immediately. before anaesthetic. Sitting naked under a paper gown next to fully clothed patients waiting for their turn is very, very uncomfortable.

Cramped cubicles meant that the patient in a wheelchair was interviewed for a diabetic condition in the passageway, in full hearing of us in the waiting area.

However, all the staff are wonderful. They are kind, cheery and very supportive.