What is the point?

This makes me so cross. I have worked with so many trained nurses that are so pre-occupied with their "important" tasks, they fail to notice the most basic human needs in their patients.

Thank god for caring HCA's who notice the food, warmth and communication needs in patients on wards where some trained nurses are so up themselves that they think anything other than obs and paperwork is below them.

I worked in aged care, stroke and rehab and prided myself on being a nurse who recognised patients basic needs as well as the "important" high tech stuff. All nurses should be encouraged to regulary take a long hard look at what they are doing and make sure they are caring for the holistic needs of their patients.

Health care assistants should be encouraged to report trained staff for ignoring basic patient care.

I hope your Mum gets the care she deserves and feels better soon.

Scoobs x

Sorry to hear. Hope she gets better soon.

Angelia

Hi daisee. i'm sorry to hear about your mother - it must be doubly frustrating to first not have any useful services available and then have this distressing inpatient experience.

In defense of the nursing staff, I have a primary patient with gentamycin-induced hearing loss. This is her third admission in twelve months and it always takes me a couple of "why is she ignoring me?" experiences before I remember to get her attention, face her, and speak clearly and loudly.

Please let us know how your mother goes. Good luck :)