My wife died on Will Adams ward. She was ill with multiple sclerosis and had been admitted with a urine infection.
Whilst in hospital she developed an ungradeable pressure sore which caused a bone infection. She also developed pneumonia. I believe these things killed her.
How is it that untrained carers such as myself in a non sterile home environment can care for someone for 17 years yet in my view, Medway Hospital cannot?
My wife had been bedbound for over a year at home and hadn't developed these problems. I don't blame the staff, I almost lived there 24/7 for two weeks and I believe there simply aren't enough staff to offer the level of care needed.
On two occasions my wife was admitted via a&e. 7 hours waiting the first time before a bed was found. 5 the next.
My wife was sick but I feel that Medway Hospital accelerated her demise and I will never forgive them.
"There simply are not enough staff"
About: Medway Maritime Hospital / Accident and emergency Medway Maritime Hospital Accident and emergency Gillingham ME7 5NY Medway Maritime Hospital / General Medicine Medway Maritime Hospital General Medicine Gillingham ME7 5NY
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