Really upset about this

Its totally unprofessional to be discussing anything which should be confidential in a way where others can hear. PALS are very good at sorting out this kind of thing, and it helps that they can liaise, so that you feel you have "back up"

Ask to speak to his consultant and ward manager .

Thank you for your help

No not nervous around Doctors, originally I asked lots of questions but then I stopped asking questions because we saw a different Doctor every day and they all had their own opinion.

For eg, we were told by one Doctor that my husband did not have Endocarditis/Heart infection. We were so happy, we both cried, because that was news given to us after 4 weeks of being in hospital. Then the very next day we were told by a different doctor that he did have it, with no tests in between.

Its been a crazy time. I just want my husband to be home now. He has been off the antibiotics for 48 hrs, and his temperatures have remained normal , which should/usually is a marker of no infection. but for some reason he still has not been discharged.

Ive written to the Chief Executive on a couple of occasions where I've felt aggrieved. He/she has to take it up. I've also involved PALS and found them helpful. But tbh I would have intervened when I heard the conversation, Maybe it was a bit jokey but getting involved st that stage would have given them a chance to "justify" themselves. Please do something!

I would talk to someone bit closer than PALS, either the ward sister, or your husband's consultant.
It's better that you communicate as directly as possible with those who have authority over the junior doctors.
Inexcusable behaviour.

NOT MEANT to be taken literally

you sure they weren't just joking among themselves? People in difficult jobs sometimes have a weird sense of humour to get them through the day.We have afriend who is a funeral director and you would be shocked at some of the stuff he jokes about..but its meant to be taken literally

Please ask someone to assist you in reporting the deplorable behaviour. I am so sorry.

That's terrible Serkeen and terribly unprofessional too . What a shame for your poor husband. Chewbacca and others are right that you should speak to PALS . We had some horrible issues when my mum was very ill. I also think that maybe you should pluck the courage up to ask to speak with someone (high up) on the ward and explain that you heard them and you feel very upset about it . Try and take someone with you if you feel nervous about it . Good luck to you and your DH too .

Did you let the doctors know you had overheard them .?
I would have marched right over to them and took their names and then said "I expect that boil to have been taken on by one of all of you by this time tomorrow or you will be reported" and I would have kept my word.
In cases like this it is " he who shouts loudest gets the best results" so don't be quiet ....make yourself heard.
Also have you asked exactly what bug it is he has in his blood. ?
Have you been quiet ,nervous,upset when the doctors have been around you ..I'm just wondering why they are not telling you everything.This normally happens if the doctors think you cannot take what they need or want to tell you.

Awful complain, complain PALS will do what they can and are usually very helpful
I ve only ever complained, twice I got no where either times apart from a letter defending their behaviour but PALS did their best and gave me really good advise and support
He may have been taken off anti biotics for a reason if they are not working they may need different ones or to see if he will improve without them I think sometimes the body gets too used to them and needs a jolt to get the immune system working again
Totally agree with Flaxseed put it in writing and keep a copy
Good luck, I do hope he improves soon poor chap

How unprofessional and downright cruel. I agree with the others. Complain loud and clear. Sounds like you are his only advocate.
Good luck. Keep us informed.

That's awful!

Agree with Chewbacca - contact PALS. Put it in writing.

Contact the PALs office at the hospital and speak to them asap.