My mum is 85 and fell yesterday and was taken to hospital by ambulance. I went with her and although we were seen by HCA within half an hour it was 3 hours before we saw a Dr and over 4 house before she was X-rayed. Finally after 8 hours she was transferred to the ward. After much nagging from me.
I haven't been to A&E much here since we moved back from the US but there was very little communication from any staff and I had to repeatedly ask staff to gain any information.
I know it was Saturday night and it was busy but I think keeping an 85 yr old lady in A&E for 8 hours is not on.
I used to be a registered nurse but haven't worked for 10 years but no-one used to wait for 8 hours when I worked in A&E.
AIBU to think this is not on? Or is this the norm these days?
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kansasmum · 01/12/2013 20:44
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