I recently was discharged from ward 17 of Wishaw General. I think all day visiting is putting pressure on nurses, doctors and all ward staff and not to forget the patients.
I think that all day visiting should be kept for palliative care only. One bed had a visitor from 8am to lights out. Another had 8 chairs around the bed with others sitting on bed. The noise was awful. Using the toilet is embarrassing enough with patients but with visitors, it's worse.
I feel Doctors having to discuss private information in front of visitors is wrong. I also feel it's not right for Nurses, doctors and all ward staff ( patients too) to put up with visitors coming and going all day - is totally wrong. Some are bringing in carryout pizzas, Chinese and Indian food which smell and not good if feeling unwell.
I must say Staff nurse Morven(?) is an amazing young nurse; always with a lovely smile, totally professional and working non stop. Mr James is an amazing Doctor as is surgeon Mr Younes. A credit to the service. So caring!
I would like for all day visiting to end ASAP.
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"I think all day visiting is wrong"
About: University Hospital Wishaw / General Surgery (Wards 16-18) University Hospital Wishaw General Surgery (Wards 16-18) ML2 0DP
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Update posted by Shy embarrassed lady (a service user) 6 years ago