I realise that one can have a good experience in hospital, but a rotten one at another time. When I broke my ankle, there were supposed to be three nursing staff keeping an eye on upto 16 people. In reality, most of the time it was two staff, and some of that time one was a trainee.
But there were fantastic people, who seemingly did the jobs of two - and did it well. When Occupational Health came to ensure I had everything I needed in place at home, I was asked if there was anything I felt I needed (wanted) to take home with me. In my wife's presence, I quickly said "two nurses", and named them. The lady looked at my wife, who just replied that I had effectively indicated who the most capable staff were on the ward - and possibly the best looking, in my opinion. We all had a laugh, although I'm not sure the Occupational Health really understood. Both of the nurses I named had been right there, when I needed them, when I was having seizure after seizure due to the pain. I couldn't have asked for more attentive care - in contrast to the agency nursing staff who were around at the weekend, and really had no intention of bothering to help patients at all.
Most patients will remember the failing nursing staff, but forget that there are some who give their everything to their work.
Anyhow, all I got to take home was a walking frame, and plenty of strong painkillers. 😊
There has been an excellent series on R4 (finished today). NHS who cares presented by Dr Kevin Fong, in this series they discuss and confront many of the myths about the NHS. Today's program concentrated on who cares for the carers (staff) highlighting the rates of burn out and staff leaving. Whether anyone in power will listen is unlikely , and less likely that they will do anything constructive about it. Available on iplayer or whatever platform you use. Worth finding some time to listen if you can.
There has been an excellent series on R4 (finished today). NHS who cares presented by Dr Kevin Fong, in this series they discuss and confront many of the myths about the NHS. Today's program concentrated on who cares for the carers (staff) highlighting the rates of burn out and staff leaving. Whether anyone in power will listen is unlikely , and less likely that they will do anything constructive about it. Available on iplayer or whatever platform you use. Worth finding some time to listen if you can.
tories don't give a toss about the NHS. Never have done, never will.
@Lizzie27, hopefully you will find the morphine patches useful, they release the drug continuously and can be supplemented if you get breakthrough pain.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
@punkdoc, thanks for that info, good to know. GP didn't tell me I could supplement the morphine. Never had it before (unless they gave it to me when I broke my back) so was very apprehensive about taking it, the patient leaflet which I diligently read is enough to frighten anybody! Will be patient a while longer with fingers crossed it gives me relief.
How is your own pain control now, you were having problems too after your op. Is it nearly 4 weeks ago?
Thank goodness one gets so much support on this forum, I'm exceedingly grateful to everybody.
Itsy curmudge but yesterday, after an afternoon of being prodded and poked - opthalmologist says I need laser treatment to relieve pressure in eyeballs - then a new replacement physio with some inventive exercises for my knee - we went to see Oppenheimer and I really needed a lovely chocolate Magnum.
Who ever heard of a cinema that doesn't do ice cream??? Popcorn/polystyrene by the bucket load and all sorts of nasty fizzy drinks but no ice cream. Fortunately they do a decent hot chocolate.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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When I broke my ankle, there were supposed to be three nursing staff keeping an eye on upto 16 people. In reality, most of the time it was two staff, and some of that time one was a trainee.
But there were fantastic people, who seemingly did the jobs of two - and did it well.
When Occupational Health came to ensure I had everything I needed in place at home, I was asked if there was anything I felt I needed (wanted) to take home with me. In my wife's presence, I quickly said "two nurses", and named them. The lady looked at my wife, who just replied that I had effectively indicated who the most capable staff were on the ward - and possibly the best looking, in my opinion. We all had a laugh, although I'm not sure the Occupational Health really understood. Both of the nurses I named had been right there, when I needed them, when I was having seizure after seizure due to the pain. I couldn't have asked for more attentive care - in contrast to the agency nursing staff who were around at the weekend, and really had no intention of bothering to help patients at all.
Most patients will remember the failing nursing staff, but forget that there are some who give their everything to their work.
Anyhow, all I got to take home was a walking frame, and plenty of strong painkillers. 😊
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Available on iplayer or whatever platform you use. Worth finding some time to listen if you can.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
How is your own pain control now, you were having problems too after your op. Is it nearly 4 weeks ago?
Thank goodness one gets so much support on this forum, I'm exceedingly grateful to everybody.
Who ever heard of a cinema that doesn't do ice cream??? Popcorn/polystyrene by the bucket load and all sorts of nasty fizzy drinks but no ice cream. Fortunately they do a decent hot chocolate.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border