Verdun I'm not a bloke so I can give you a hug. Sorry you have another mountain to climb with sorting out your Mum's care. Deep breaths and be as reasonable as you possibly can. Point out that it is only one nurse's view. I really hope all goes well for you both. xx
First phone call: Pa has been found in a cubivle in A&E and a urologist is with him sorting his catheter. He will then be admitted for the night.
Second phone call fve minutes later: The Lovely Home have just phoned Bro to say they've just been phoned by the hospital to say that Pa is on his way back to them.
Pa had not been booked in properly, and had Bro not made enquiries he would still be on his own
in a cubicle in A&E and not seen to. As soon as they found him they got a Urologist to see to him and as they don't usually send people home by ambulance at this time of night they were going to admit him, until they discovered that he needs a high level of nursing care, hoisting, specialist diet etc and suddenly they decide they can send him home by ambulance at night after all!
It transpires that although the GP had explained when he booked the ambulance late this morning that Pa had to go straight to the Urology Clinic and not to A&E, because the ambulance didn't pick him up until 4pm, by the time he arrived at the hospital the Urology Clinic was closed so he was taken to A&E and left there
Thank goodness he's going back to The Lovely Home - he's safer there.
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At least he is safe now Dove. The system doesn't seem to have a system. I hope he is OK and not too upset by his horrible experience. It's inexcusable to leave anyone in that situation, let alone an elderly man. Not surprised you're fuming. Hugs.
The elderly confused can become frightened in strange situations, and when we're frightened we sometimes lash out. That is not being aggressive. It is being frightened.
It is a shame that some nurses seem to have no empathy and cannot tell the difference.
Verdun ((hugs))
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Dove, so glad he is now safe back in the lovely home. At least you know he will be well cared for there. Hope you're ok too now you know he's ok. Hugs x
Thank you to everyone for your very kind thoughts and wishes. No hugs Verdun - just a blokey slap on the shoulder and hoping your Mum gets the care she deserves.
Dove - that's pretty shoddy treatment of your poor Dad. A&E seems to be a 'catch all' dumping ground. That's where my Dad was for about 3 hours yesterday afternoon. Why he wasn't sent straight to the ward I don't know. Your Dad has been passed from pillar to post like some sort of unwanted baggage. Its a disgrace.
Good news fishy, I hope he contnues to get better.
My mum is still in hospital, the care she is getting is absolutely marvelous, She was on a saline drip for 3 days, then had one day without but they found she was releasing more water than she was taking in, indicating that the kidneys are not functioning as they should, so she is back on the drip and closely monitered,
She is bright in herself apart from not being able to walk on her own, just too much sitting and laying hopefully when she comes home we can sort that out.
Dad is missing her terribly, they have been together for 70 years, so he would. He has stopped taking his low dose aspirin to thin his blood, he heard on the radio that its bad for you ! I told him if he doesnt take it he could have a stroke, but you all know what they are like, I cant do anymore than advise him to take it.
Thank you to everyone for all the concern you have shown and the good wishes.
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Sure he is Dove, worrying and frustrating for you both too. x
Verdun I'm not a bloke so I can give you a hug. Sorry you have another mountain to climb with sorting out your Mum's care. Deep breaths and be as reasonable as you possibly can. Point out that it is only one nurse's view. I really hope all goes well for you both. xx
Oh Verdun, so sorry to hear that. Hopefully all will be sorted for your mum soon bless her. Best wishes and hugs x
Two more phone calls from Bro.
First phone call: Pa has been found in a cubivle in A&E and a urologist is with him sorting his catheter. He will then be admitted for the night.
Second phone call fve minutes later: The Lovely Home have just phoned Bro to say they've just been phoned by the hospital to say that Pa is on his way back to them.
Pa had not been booked in properly, and had Bro not made enquiries he would still be on his own
in a cubicle in A&E and not seen to. As soon as they found him they got a Urologist to see to him and as they don't usually send people home by ambulance at this time of night they were going to admit him, until they discovered that he needs a high level of nursing care, hoisting, specialist diet etc and suddenly they decide they can send him home by ambulance at night after all!
It transpires that although the GP had explained when he booked the ambulance late this morning that Pa had to go straight to the Urology Clinic and not to A&E, because the ambulance didn't pick him up until 4pm, by the time he arrived at the hospital the Urology Clinic was closed so he was taken to A&E and left there
Thank goodness he's going back to The Lovely Home - he's safer there.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
At least he is safe now Dove. The system doesn't seem to have a system.
I hope he is OK and not too upset by his horrible experience. It's inexcusable to leave anyone in that situation, let alone an elderly man. Not surprised you're fuming. Hugs.
The elderly confused can become frightened in strange situations, and when we're frightened we sometimes lash out. That is not being aggressive. It is being frightened.
It is a shame that some nurses seem to have no empathy and cannot tell the difference.
Verdun ((hugs))
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove, so glad he is now safe back in the lovely home. At least you know he will be well cared for there. Hope you're ok too now you know he's ok. Hugs x
Thank you to everyone for your very kind thoughts and wishes. No hugs Verdun - just a blokey slap on the shoulder and hoping your Mum gets the care she deserves.
Dove - that's pretty shoddy treatment of your poor Dad. A&E seems to be a 'catch all' dumping ground. That's where my Dad was for about 3 hours yesterday afternoon. Why he wasn't sent straight to the ward I don't know. Your Dad has been passed from pillar to post like some sort of unwanted baggage. Its a disgrace.
Good news fishy, I hope he contnues to get better.
My mum is still in hospital, the care she is getting is absolutely marvelous, She was on a saline drip for 3 days, then had one day without but they found she was releasing more water than she was taking in, indicating that the kidneys are not functioning as they should, so she is back on the drip and closely monitered,
She is bright in herself apart from not being able to walk on her own, just too much sitting and laying hopefully when she comes home we can sort that out.
Dad is missing her terribly, they have been together for 70 years, so he would. He has stopped taking his low dose aspirin to thin his blood, he heard on the radio that its bad for you ! I told him if he doesnt take it he could have a stroke, but you all know what they are like, I cant do anymore than advise him to take it.
Thank you to everyone for all the concern you have shown and the good wishes.