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Mancie · 15-10-2011, 00:03

Over the last 6 years I've seen this lack of care to elderly patients in one particular London hospital that has been surveyed as one of the best in the country..more than a few times I've brought to the attention of nurses to older patients that I've known have not eaten for days on end and sometimes (when I've been mobile) had to get water or drinks from machines for some that were in distress.
I've seen some have the "nil by mouth" signs over thier beds for days because thier ops have been cancelled and no nurse will give them food or drink until a docter tells them it's ok but when the doctors or nurses change shifts this can be forgotten.
There are hospitals were it depends on which ward you are placed in can make a massive difference on the kind of nursing/care you might get.
There should be more wards where elderly care is specialized with nurses who know how best to care for the elderly.

15-10-2011, 00:03	#18
Mancie God Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the corner Posts: 5,946 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 10742	Re: Those who should- don't. Over the last 6 years I've seen this lack of care to elderly patients in one particular London hospital that has been surveyed as one of the best in the country..more than a few times I've brought to the attention of nurses to older patients that I've known have not eaten for days on end and sometimes (when I've been mobile) had to get water or drinks from machines for some that were in distress. I've seen some have the "nil by mouth" signs over thier beds for days because thier ops have been cancelled and no nurse will give them food or drink until a docter tells them it's ok but when the doctors or nurses change shifts this can be forgotten. There are hospitals were it depends on which ward you are placed in can make a massive difference on the kind of nursing/care you might get. There should be more wards where elderly care is specialized with nurses who know how best to care for the elderly. Last edited by Mancie; 15-10-2011 at 00:09.