Eating Takeaway In A Hospital Waiting Room Do You See It As Unreasonable

[Warrior96]

So long story short I ended up with an infected ear piercing and had to see an out of hours doctor at the hospital. My life medical problems always seem to happen on a Saturday or Sunday! Due to it is known to be a nasty infection I was admitted onto the ears nose and throat ward, it was average time 5-6 hours to see a doctor it took me 5 hours. In the meantime in the waiting room a couple sat next to me bought a KFC into the waiting room. I can understand people can get hungry with the long wait but there were a number of nauseous people in that waiting room. I feel they were being a bit selfish and could have bought something more appropriate.

AIBU?

I was in AnE last night after a minor car accident. Over 8 hrs, finally leaving at 4am. Th3 vending machine was empty, as ANE was rammed, the shops on site shut at 5, and I was feeling woozy as I am diabetic and hadn't eaten (was on way to dinner when the crash occurred). The only open option was McDs, so I ordered a chicken sandwich, as the least offensive option as I simply had to eat and hadn't expected the wait to be so long. What else would you have suggested I do in this situation other than pass out?

I think it would annoy me, especially if I was sick. But I also think they might not really have any other options

Well considering infections can lead to sepsis if not treated, I'd class ot as an emergency her Dr obviously did

And who have no idea about dietary restrictions.

I would say give me some. Move if it was effecting you. Did it bother anyone else? Was it complained about?

Lol
Are Ms/Mr slim?
Jesus's is this for real.
People/you are there because you/we are sick some not that sick to eat smelly unhealthy food. Some people dont walk back out the building (not because of smelly crap food) think yourself lucky you are alive.

Well unfortunately I'm having personal experience of this right now. My dad was brought in today very seriously unwell.

Cafe and shop closed. Vending machine care payment only and they're not working.

I've ordered McDonald's because my mum is diabetic and needs to eat.

Horrible situation for you @Longma and am sure am not alone in NOT thinking, 'gosh longma needs to ask the permission and sensitivities of the entire waiting room before ordering food'.

For a very small number of people, surely?

Anyone presenting with an emergency won’t be eating, obviously. Anyone presenting post accident would be foolish to eat unless they’re sure they won’t require surgery or procedural sedation, both of which require fasting.

What if they’re having a hypo cause they’re diabetic, they’ll definitely be eating.

Mutliple people on this thread have already explained how that wouldn't be true for them, and there'll also be people in any A and E who are fine but need to accompany a person waiting for treatment. So no, unlikely to be a very small number.

I also wouldn't assume that someone presenting post accident is going to know they should fast in case of surgery.

Anyone presenting with an emergency won’t be eating, obviously.

They would, if hunger was the number one trigger for the emergency!

I was waiting in the surgical assessment unit. We were all nil by mouth for hours and hours. One lady’s partner came back with warm sausage rolls from hospital cafe which wafted their delicious scent everywhere. She gave him a few sharp words and he scarpered. Everyone was grateful

Suddenly very thankful our hospital has one of those vending machines you can put sandwiches, yogurts, salad & fruit in 👍🏻

I can’t believe a majority said you were BU. If you need to eat in a small enclosed area, it should not be something smelly like greasy chicken or tuna sandwiches etc. It’s completely inconsiderate to inflict that on other people. Try a granola bar.

Try reading the thread.

I've only been to A&E once due to a broken elbow, but when I arrived I was shocked how many people were eating takeaways, some had picnics, so we're obviously prepared for a along wait. Turns out there were no vending machines and the water dispenser had no cups. The smell of food made me nauseous though.

Every time we've been to the hospital with the kids they have gotten sick.

A&E is a horrible place to eat anything. It's like eating it in the toilet. Yes it's a long wait but one person could eat and they could swap very easily in the canteen.

You take several adults with you to A&E? Where do you live that a hospital canteen is both 24/7 and can cater to allergies?

It's not very MN approved to take multiple family members to A and E!

Happened to me after I gave birth on the postnatal ward the couple next to us shouting on whatsapp the whole night eating KFC!! Then dumped it on the floor it stank

How does that work for single parents? Or parent/carers where one person has stayed at home and the other gone to a/e?