A few months ago I was hospitalised for severe anaemia. I've received treatment and no longer anaemic. Severe flooding periods are the cause and diet which I am working on and getting hysterectomy hopefully.
I had to go for appointment at hospital re an abscess whilst there a doctor asked who I live with even though I wasn't having an op?
I'm 48 with no health issues apart from the anaemia which is now ok. No MH issues or DV issues, so why would they ask this.
Is it because I'm over a certain age ( my friend of 37 wasn't asked if she lived alone?)or classed as vulnerable or something because of the anaemia or is this usual practice?
I thought only elderly people with mobility issues would be asked who they live with.