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nanna8 Wed 27-May-26 08:07:29

Thanks Whitewave - at least he has stopped vomitting which is a relief! I’d hate to live in the US, especially just now.

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 27-May-26 06:32:41

I meant to put this at the end.

nanna8 I hope your DH gets home soon and recovers well.

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 27-May-26 06:27:50

Sounds pretty similar to some experiences here, but things are certainly improving in my area.

The last time my DH was in hospital was with sepsis - so pretty ill. he started off in an ultra busy A&E whilst he waited for a bed in the hospital - care extraordinary - in a way he was so ill hallucinating - totally out of it really that the chaos didn’t really affect him. But eventually he ended up in an en-suite room of his own, with a very pleasant view looking out over the sea. A nurse even came to help him shower daily - he was very very weak. Until he was well enough to return home.

We have a neighbour who works in London for NHS England, and the intention that every hospital will have that sort of accommodation - particularly for patients sufficiently recovered to not need 24/7/attention.

I talk to a friend in Canada and it seems to be much the same there. And if you live in USA half the population can’t afford any hospital care!!

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nanna8 Wed 27-May-26 04:05:07

My husband is in hospital just now after falling and hitting his head hard. It takes a while to recover from that when you are in your 80 s. The medical care has been very good, no complaints but the actual environment is pretty dire. Noises all night, mixed wards including some who sound like they have infectious diseases. I can’t wait to get him home to recover! Last time I was in hospital, a while back now, it was much more peaceful. Very overcrowded and constant code greys called across microphones. Eekk. I feel ill every time I go in to visit, very stressful. Don’t get me started on the lack of parking …..

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