I have been to the hospital recently to visit my friend, and the feeling of just entering the building makes me wonder. My friend and I was talking about how we wished a hospital to be if we could change the inside of it.
Just even the small thing as i wished there was bigger windows so i could look outside and that I could bring my friend flowers.
I was wondering how others have experienced their visit and what they liked and disliked about it.
2006-11-12 11:47:21 · 13 answers · asked by pernille h 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm very interested to hear what others have to say! Although I am a nurse, the idea of being in hospital and no flowers or things that cheers you up when you are most vulnerable (and the presence of patronising doctors and nurses you find in most hospitals!), I would say is giving more freedom as to visiting hours, better views from windows, television that actually works and you don't have to pay a fortune, the freedom of bringing a laptop and using it, better lights, curtains and all around deco, the ability to chose when you want to go to sleep (as long as it doesn't interfere with your treatment/checks and obs!) and much much more!
This is not a complaint against the NHS they are my employers and most of us DO our best, but the managerial (which I hope are not reading this!) are the people in charged of the changes, and I always think that there are other things to replace those that might present a risk to health, such as flowers (for silk ones), extended visiting hours is just an inconvenience to doctors and some old fashion boring nurses, the deco........... I can't think of any excuses nor for the main lights that are along the corridors!!!
2006-11-12 12:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by damari_8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My visit was one of elation as my daughter had just given birth. However, there's a few sets of Grandparents, and they tried making a few of us leave. This is an older country hospital. In the city hospitals, they let all the Grandparents in at any time day, and night. So even in my happiness, I think they could of made some exceptions since my daughter was the only patient in the OB ward. Well, we ended up with a beautiful little baby girl, which made up for everything. Smiles. ~~~
2006-11-12 11:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole hospital stay system has gone down the tubes, although in my last hospital stay they took good care of me, better scenery would have been a great plus.
What I find ironic is that for many years people did home healing, and over time the push for people to go to doctors and have procedures and childbirth in hospitals was considered essential, now they want you in and out as fast as possible or in some cases not at all. Mostly day surgeries.
It all comes down to money, whoever has more money or better coverage, gets better care.
2006-11-12 11:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mystee_Rain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cooperate with the staff, many of them are absolute stars. You are only visiting. They have to work there every day. Nurses generally, are far more able, intelligent and better looking than doctors. There is a lot of humanity in any hospital no matter what it looks like. May your next visit not be your last.
2006-11-12 12:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stobiehill hospital (sorry if i spelt it wrong) in Glasgow is complete hole! I was only there for 40 mins but i couln't wait to get out of there. It doesn't look or feel clean and one of the nurses was a grumpy old bint who had the cheek to tell me to pull my trousers up because i looked a mess (they were falling down slightly because i didn't have time to grab a belt before they came to get me, it wasn't that bad) and this made me feel even worse.
My Grandad had to stay in a hospital for 6 years, it was awful, that thought depresses me everyday.
2006-11-12 11:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by merihell75 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not given delivery yet yet i'm 36 weeks so it will be quickly!! So i figured i could percentage my birthing plan, expectations,h hopes etc! first of all I went into pretend exertions two times interior one month. That replaced into terrible i replaced into having contractions and that i had to get pictures to stop the exertions. I have had alot of issues and characteristic had to bypass to the well being facility alot so I have alot of journey on what to expect and all that because I stay in a small city and characteristic come to understand the nurses fantastically nicely! lol My birthing plan is to have my mom and my fiance contained in the room with me. i imagine i will enable my sister and mom in regulation come contained in the room earlier I commence pushing, in order that that they are oftentimes area of the adventure. i'd want to apply the birthing ball, bathe, and strolling to get my exertions shifting. I do want to get an epidural, and really want a csection no matter if that's major. i wish that i do not want an prolonged stay contained in the well being facility, i'd want to bypass living house and loosen up with my son. i'd also like for my fiance to lessen the twine and characteristic the toddler given to me proper now. i wish each and everything is going the way i want it to yet i keep in mind that could not continually the case. reliable good fortune with each and everything and congrats!
2016-11-23 18:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by cave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A coupla years back dear old mum had "a bit of a turn" while I was at her house (she's old, ok, really old).
It was a friday night, about 10 o'clock.
The ambulance arrived fairly quickly, we had the whole blue lights +sirens experience - the para in back said not to worry, the driver's shift was nearly over and there's something on TV he wanted to watch. ( I think the para was lying).
We were taken to A&E in Highgate, London. (Nearest A&E). I then spent SEVENTEEN FRACKIN' HOURS sitting next to her on a trolley/gurney in the corridor.
She'd had a heart attack, but don't tell her that, it'll make her worry (they said).
What really pissed me off about the whole thing was that drunk teenage girls were getting immediate attention - there was some small amusement factor in seeing them forget to behave in a ladylike fashion - no imagination necessary to guess what sort of underwear that had on, or did not as the case may be, but it was really irritating.
If you want immediate attention, just puke on the floor.
2006-11-12 21:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last time I went it was to see a specialist about my tendons. My appointment was at 1pm. I got there an hour early (just in case). I waited until 3pm before I complained. And guess what?
They had forgotten about me. And the specialist was busy by then so I did notb get to see him, I saw a trainee who asked if my condition had degenerated and I said "no" so they said to come again for another check-up next year.
Such fun.
2006-11-12 11:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am kinda used to hospitals. I agree there should be at least one window to a room, there are some clinic rooms that are totally window-less which makes me feel really uncomfortable.
2006-11-12 11:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by teary chocolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I went to the hospital, was to visit my mum, it wasn't a very nice experience, as she died a few days later.
2006-11-12 12:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by Sierra One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋