#NHSREFORM
I am very pro reform of the NHS, this is because of my experiences some 3 years ago, while caring for my ex-wife who had terminal cancer.
I am in no way blaming anyone for her death, or poor care, but seeking to highlight deep failings I have experienced and prevent others from having the same things happen to them.
I am therefore very pro any government that will seek to change things.
In my view Labour invested money into the system, but failed to deal with any of its problems.
The NHS is defended by the 'vested interests' of public sector unions and Health Care Professionals, who seek to resist change at any opportunity.
Anyone else who is not on the 'left' or a 'professional' isn't allowed to have an opinion that counts.
Their only answer is that we should spend more money, rather than seeking to look at the failings and put them right, even if the process will be painful, but better for the patient.
Point 1.
Why does it take 2 weeks for a patients notes to reach the GP after discharge from the hospital.
Point 2.
Because of Point 1. the GP is supposed to be the focus of care and support on discharge, how can they be if Point 1 is not sorted out.
Point3.
The GP has no notes and drug list from hospital has anomalies, but because of point 1. the only person with the knowledge is the patients carer, in this case me.
Point 4.
The patient is re-admitted, by me, at GPs advice, but has to go in via A&E as even they had never been in hospital at all,they had been for 4 weeks, wasting hospitals time, plus terribly distressing for the patient.
Point5.
As GP is point of care at home, once discharged, you might think they would visit, or ring, NO they don't.
Point 6.
Why are drugs 'written up' differently between different hospitals, resulting in delays and confusion.
I will add to this post over the coming weeks, and yes there are really positive things in the NHS I have also experienced.
The William Budd Oncology Ward in the RUH is fantastic, great carers, great care.
Frenchay Hospital,buildings may look tatty but the most focussed and brillaint hospital I have been in contact with, RUH Management Bath should follow by example.
My current GPs practice, having changed, great care, really efficient, so yes maybe they should show the RUH how to run things!
I am in no way blaming anyone for her death, or poor care, but seeking to highlight deep failings I have experienced and prevent others from having the same things happen to them.
I am therefore very pro any government that will seek to change things.
In my view Labour invested money into the system, but failed to deal with any of its problems.
The NHS is defended by the 'vested interests' of public sector unions and Health Care Professionals, who seek to resist change at any opportunity.
Anyone else who is not on the 'left' or a 'professional' isn't allowed to have an opinion that counts.
Their only answer is that we should spend more money, rather than seeking to look at the failings and put them right, even if the process will be painful, but better for the patient.
Point 1.
Why does it take 2 weeks for a patients notes to reach the GP after discharge from the hospital.
Point 2.
Because of Point 1. the GP is supposed to be the focus of care and support on discharge, how can they be if Point 1 is not sorted out.
Point3.
The GP has no notes and drug list from hospital has anomalies, but because of point 1. the only person with the knowledge is the patients carer, in this case me.
Point 4.
The patient is re-admitted, by me, at GPs advice, but has to go in via A&E as even they had never been in hospital at all,they had been for 4 weeks, wasting hospitals time, plus terribly distressing for the patient.
Point5.
As GP is point of care at home, once discharged, you might think they would visit, or ring, NO they don't.
Point 6.
Why are drugs 'written up' differently between different hospitals, resulting in delays and confusion.
I will add to this post over the coming weeks, and yes there are really positive things in the NHS I have also experienced.
The William Budd Oncology Ward in the RUH is fantastic, great carers, great care.
Frenchay Hospital,buildings may look tatty but the most focussed and brillaint hospital I have been in contact with, RUH Management Bath should follow by example.
My current GPs practice, having changed, great care, really efficient, so yes maybe they should show the RUH how to run things!
Labels: #NHSREFORM, Bath, RUH
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