AIBU or is this inconsiderate?

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Currently in hospital since yesterday.
Another patient arrived today in the bed opposite me at around 4pm. Since then has been watching tv shows on her phone on loud with no headphones.
Currently 10pm (I know that's not late to some people - but it's still ongoing, no sign of her turning it off)
Another patient next to me trying to sleep.

AIBU or is this a normal thing for people to do when in a confined space with other people? Maybe I'm just over sensitive and worry about disturbing people

They are being incredibly rude. YANBU

No you’re right, it’s very rude and inconsiderate - especially in hospital when people are unwell.
Unfortunately some people just don’t think, or care, about their impact of their behaviour on others.

Yanbu, it’s rude to do it on a bus or train, I’m a hospital it’s totally bloody selfish.

I would have said something straightaway

I think it's situations like this which makes me realise I need to grow a pair and just say something, but now I fear it's too late and I don't know how to broach it now. I might ask the nurse to say something

YANBU - how rude!!! Definitely a nurse

It’s v difficult when you’re feeling rubbish! If you could speak to a nurse that would be ideal. I’d imagine they’ll be trying to get everyone settled down for the night about now anyway....

I think that you should start talking to them about the programme that they are watching as if you are watching it together. Like you are on gogglebox.

Get her told, or get a nurse to tell her

Google the programme and tell her spoilers.

I’d actually just complain to a nurse as I’m too chicken for shenanigans.

Of course YANBU!

I have spent 8 out of the last 12 months in a hospital bed, and finally feel confident enough to broach these sorts of coversations with other patients or visitors, but to begin with, and when I have been particularly unwell, I have asked a Nurse or HCA to approach them on my behalf. They have always been happy to help - usually by either offering them headphones, or me earplugs.

Please do ask a member of staff to speak to the other patient for you. When you're ill enough to be in hospital, being able to sleep is vital in recovering. I promise you they'll be happy to help. Get well soon!

Yes.. call a member of staff. Unacceptable.

Thank you!
I have asked a member of staff and the volume has been lowered but it is still on. I suppose I can't tell her to turn it off completely. Let's hope I just fall to sleep instead of hearing it narrate in the background.
Really need a good sleep after lack of it last night

I had exactly the same when I was in hospital. Emmerdale full blast until 11.00 at night. Some people are just so incredibly selfish. I would speak to a nurse, although I didn't, I kept thinking she would turn it off in a minute but she didn't.

This is why on trips to the hospital I always make sure I have earplugs in my bag , glad the nurse has intervened - it’s vile behaviour

YANBU - this really angers me. I think it’s selfish, plain and simple. Why is their enjoyment more important than everyone else’s on the ward?

If you don't say anything she's not going to switch it off. What's the worst case scenario? You suffer and struggle to sleep? You say something, she gets lairy and the nurses intervene? Entitled people carry on being entitled when no one calls them on their behaviour. I wouldn't lose sleep because she's ignorant to everyone else's needs. Speak up, she's taking the piss.

Speak to the nurse and explain that you need it OFF. Very unreasonable to be watching TV at this time without headphones.

I don't really understand why the hospital allows it, given that by definition this must be disturbing several people who are ill. I'm amazed they don't insist on headphones at the very least.

If you don't want to say anything can't you put yours on & drown out the noise. she'll likely complain that your too loud, these people tend to lack critical thinking.