As a retired nurse, I tend to self treat and not make a fuss. I had chest discomfort/pain for about 6 hrs extending to my left shoulder. Rang 111 and was advised to attend A&E within the hour. Attended Basingstoke Hosp above Dept which was busy. Triaged by a staff nurse/practitioner that acted like she did not want to be be there. Luckily got a lovely friendly HCA who was happy to be there and made me feel relaxed in a stressful situation. Eventually was seen by a Dr tests done and thankfully ok. 3 hrs there but that was ok as very busy. I'm reviewing this as a retired nurse of 40 plus years working in the NHS and feel the only part I was disappointed in was the triage nurse. I do understand she was under pressure but perhaps she could lighten up a bit!
"Arrived with chest pains"
About: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital / Accident and emergency Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Accident and emergency Basingstoke RG24 9NA
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