I`ve just come back from an appointment with my very elderly father to have him assessed for cataract treatment. The consultant was very softly spoken and mumbled - frequently with a piece of equipment between him and Father. Father missed most of what was said and felt very muddled and distressed because he hadn`t been able to understand. Surely it is fairly obvious that a 94 year old man will have some hearing loss and reduced cognitive ability?
By contrast Dad`s heart specialist nurse it brilliant - speaks clearly and loudly and explains everything in an easy to understand but non-patronising way. Dad loves her
4 Years On…..Health-wise, Has Anything Changed?
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