[Margaret Pilkington]

It used to be a nightmare on theatre days when our patients brought in all the jewels they possessed....everything had to be checked by two nurses....documented in triplicate and put into a doubly signed envelope and then consigned to the wall safe.
At pre-op assessment I used to make a point of telling patients to leave their valuables at home....and only bring in enough money for a daily paper or Magazine.
Thieves are about everywhere...including hospitals!