| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital 16:03 - Mar 17 with 2493 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
My elderly neighbour has a heart issue, he's due an operation and he's turned up twice recently to scheduled surgery only to been sent home because of emergency cases being rushed into theatre.
This happened again yesterday, his cardiologist said it would be best for him to turn up at A and E and to say he had chest pains, that way he would get treatment quickly.
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 22:48 - Mar 17 with 2380 views | Demitrius |
I know people laud the NHS and yes you meet some incredible folk who work for them...
caps doffed mulitple times
but.....and it's a big but...
The infrastucture and management is utterly fked....
I am currently under a serious condition and luckily I have private options. Many don't.
Not even chalk and cheese, it's night and day...
Already have grounds for a negligence claim but will not pursue just thank my stars and move on...
We didn't pay 40 years of income tax for this shitshow that's for sure.
Staff and patients let down at every juncture. You think NHS golden nurse boy Starmer would get shit treatment ??
Load the muskets....It's a p/ss take all of it... |  |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 23:21 - Mar 17 with 2362 views | Whiterockin |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 22:48 - Mar 17 by Demitrius |
I know people laud the NHS and yes you meet some incredible folk who work for them...
caps doffed mulitple times
but.....and it's a big but...
The infrastucture and management is utterly fked....
I am currently under a serious condition and luckily I have private options. Many don't.
Not even chalk and cheese, it's night and day...
Already have grounds for a negligence claim but will not pursue just thank my stars and move on...
We didn't pay 40 years of income tax for this shitshow that's for sure.
Staff and patients let down at every juncture. You think NHS golden nurse boy Starmer would get shit treatment ??
Load the muskets....It's a p/ss take all of it... |
Would AM's get shit treatment is more pertinent. |  | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 23:45 - Mar 17 with 2343 views | AnotherJohn |
This is indeed frustrating for the unfortunate patient and family. I don't know the situation in Morriston, but similar problems to this are not new, although we may be in a difficult period at present in Wales.
In the past there were various scenarios that led to cancelations of admissions.
When I worked in the Oxford area many years ago, the Health Authority (the equivalent of the present-day ICB) imposed an annual cap on numbers of specified cardiac surgery procedures which led to cancellations of admissions near the end of the contract period (i.e. this time of the year) with some cases then carried over into the next contract financial year. We don't have the NHS internal market in Wales now but there may be constraints in terms of the planned number of operations over time.
Another issue years ago was that cardiac surgery did not "own" a fixed number of surgical beds so that emergency admissions might go into beds that had been earmarked for elective cardiac surgery, leading to cancelled elective admissions.
I don't think that at that time theatre availability as such was the main issue, but it could be a factor at Morriston.
I guess other readers of this board may know better than I do. |  | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 09:47 - Mar 18 with 2281 views | Boundy |
And as we speak a new operating theatre is being built at Morriston but who's going to man it I wonder, although I'm guessing there's a pick of the bunch arriving this week in Dover. | |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 11:17 - Mar 19 with 2173 views | Wingstandwood |
I had a relative who went to Glangwili Hospital recently and found out that an elderly patient passed away whilst waiting, the person could have been deceased for quite a while.
I do wonder if that hospital operates with a similar closed-door barrier system to that of Morriston A+E where nobody is allowed to enter, the security door that separates staff from waiting patients is locked 99.9% of the time, it requires staff credentials to enter. |  |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 17:44 - Mar 19 with 2091 views | majorraglan |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 11:17 - Mar 19 by Wingstandwood |
I had a relative who went to Glangwili Hospital recently and found out that an elderly patient passed away whilst waiting, the person could have been deceased for quite a while.
I do wonder if that hospital operates with a similar closed-door barrier system to that of Morriston A+E where nobody is allowed to enter, the security door that separates staff from waiting patients is locked 99.9% of the time, it requires staff credentials to enter. |
Not been in Morriston in a while, but the last time I was at Glangwili they definitely had the barrier system, tbh I’d be surprised if there were any hospitals that weren’t operating that kind of system. They’ve all sorts turning up at A&E and having a secure area is the only way they can maintain control and keep it safe.
Somebody I know was at an A&E and went to use the public toilet where they came across a patient doing crack. They reported it to the police who were already dealing with members of the public. Mental. [Post edited 19 Mar 17:50]
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 18:04 - Mar 19 with 2065 views | Wingstandwood |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 17:44 - Mar 19 by majorraglan |
Not been in Morriston in a while, but the last time I was at Glangwili they definitely had the barrier system, tbh I’d be surprised if there were any hospitals that weren’t operating that kind of system. They’ve all sorts turning up at A&E and having a secure area is the only way they can maintain control and keep it safe.
Somebody I know was at an A&E and went to use the public toilet where they came across a patient doing crack. They reported it to the police who were already dealing with members of the public. Mental. [Post edited 19 Mar 17:50]
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I have got nothing against the barrier system when it comes to protecting staff, but the problem I have is the fact that nobody comes out to check upon patients of type whose condition has significantly worsened since arriving at A+E.
Bear in mind the fact that patients have arrived there with heart arrhythmia symptoms etc after being told to go there by their G.P, whom has told them to either get there directly by arranging/providing their own transport, or to call an ambulance instead..
My sister has been in there and was absolutely staggered at what she witnessed. [Post edited 19 Mar 18:24]
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 19:59 - Mar 19 with 2020 views | majorraglan |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 18:04 - Mar 19 by Wingstandwood |
I have got nothing against the barrier system when it comes to protecting staff, but the problem I have is the fact that nobody comes out to check upon patients of type whose condition has significantly worsened since arriving at A+E.
Bear in mind the fact that patients have arrived there with heart arrhythmia symptoms etc after being told to go there by their G.P, whom has told them to either get there directly by arranging/providing their own transport, or to call an ambulance instead..
My sister has been in there and was absolutely staggered at what she witnessed. [Post edited 19 Mar 18:24]
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There has to be a barrier/security to stop people accessing the clinical area, you can’t have people walking through unsupervised. A&E are usually very busy and the staff need to be focused on patients, not watching out for people who are wandering about the clinical area.
What should happen, and I’m not convinced it does in many places is that there should be a nurse or a healthcare responsible for the waiting room area and monitoring the patients. Patients need to be triaged almost as soon as they arrive so that the staff can complete a NEWS2 assessment, those deemed at the highest risk can be prioritised appropriately. | | | |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 20:12 - Mar 19 with 2011 views | max936 |
We got open access for my lad to A&E he's been in all the zones usually the Red zone due to his oxygen levels at the time of illness its usually manic in there, blue zone can be as well, but its usually less manic, staff are great I have to say.
He's normally blue lighted there, last time he was that ill I sat in the back of the Ambulance with him and it reminded me of my boating days going across the bay in a lumpy see, I can see as to why my Mrs doesn't like going in the back  she wasn't that keen on the boat either  |  | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 21:28 - Mar 19 with 1987 views | Boundy |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 18:04 - Mar 19 by Wingstandwood |
I have got nothing against the barrier system when it comes to protecting staff, but the problem I have is the fact that nobody comes out to check upon patients of type whose condition has significantly worsened since arriving at A+E.
Bear in mind the fact that patients have arrived there with heart arrhythmia symptoms etc after being told to go there by their G.P, whom has told them to either get there directly by arranging/providing their own transport, or to call an ambulance instead..
My sister has been in there and was absolutely staggered at what she witnessed. [Post edited 19 Mar 18:24]
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I had the misfortune to have to attend Morriston A&E recently and o arrival was told it was after seeing the triage nurse that it was an 8 hour waiting time to see a doctor , and they were good as their word dispite the varying ages of those who were there , I witnessed a number of elderly who had been seen by the doctor and were waiting on results of various tests but were told the return meeting the doctor woukd take a further few hours one gentleman asked could he go home and come back later but was told no and if he did so he would have to start the whole process again , he was older than myself and estimated at being in his 80's ,how have we come to such a situation that even old age is no longer seen as something to consider when reviewing patients notes . | |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 22:04 - Mar 19 with 1959 views | Wingstandwood |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 21:28 - Mar 19 by Boundy |
I had the misfortune to have to attend Morriston A&E recently and o arrival was told it was after seeing the triage nurse that it was an 8 hour waiting time to see a doctor , and they were good as their word dispite the varying ages of those who were there , I witnessed a number of elderly who had been seen by the doctor and were waiting on results of various tests but were told the return meeting the doctor woukd take a further few hours one gentleman asked could he go home and come back later but was told no and if he did so he would have to start the whole process again , he was older than myself and estimated at being in his 80's ,how have we come to such a situation that even old age is no longer seen as something to consider when reviewing patients notes . |
My advice to anyone going to Morriston A+E is to (if possible bearing in mind a.s.a.p circumstances) is to take refreshments and something to eat, or have money for the vending machine. Once in that waiting area patients tend to have to look after themselves.
Also I would advise people to take warm clothing if its the wrong time of the year, because a part of the waiting area is near to open doors.
And you were bang on about the wait after triage. Many get fooled from being triaged after a relatively short space of time, but the following procedure and others after can be many hours apart with things progressing in sequential intervals instead of all being done in one go.
Example for ectopic heartbeats: Triage > ECG /blood test > wait for results to be completed > called in to see a doctor for a physical examination. | |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 22:34 - Mar 20 with 1832 views | controversial_jack |
They saved my life last year, so can't criticise. Did i wait ages for a bed, yes. | | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 08:00 - Mar 21 with 1785 views | AnotherJohn |
The separation of the waiting area from the clinical areas isn't new. Does anybody remember the old A&E unit at Singleton (before the days when it was a Minor Injuries Unit)? For a time it was the single emergency unit in Swansea, and replaced the one at Swansea General. It was located in the corridor directly behind the double doors near the present assessment unit (which was built on later). As walk in patients entered they were directed to turn left into a waiting room, which also contained the reception desk and loos. More serious cases brought in by ambulance would be taken straight through into the main corridor, and when walk-in patients were called through by nurses they too would enter the corridor area. A couple of triage nurses would normally be standing just inside the doors to the corridor outside a staff office, stopping any patients who were not supposed to be there from entering. Porters might be called upon to help control difficult patients. Walk-in patients typically started their journey in the examination and treatment rooms at that end of the corridor, and depending on their needs cases would be moved on to more specialised rooms towards the far end - resuscitation, recovery, operating theatre, anaesthetics, a plaster room and interestingly a "sluice" in which drunks were often put. At that time, there were only rooms to the left of the corridor. X-ray was at the far end, It was a much smaller unit than the present one, but waiting times could still be quite long. [Post edited 21 Mar 8:38]
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 10:20 - Mar 21 with 1753 views | union_jack |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 08:00 - Mar 21 by AnotherJohn |
The separation of the waiting area from the clinical areas isn't new. Does anybody remember the old A&E unit at Singleton (before the days when it was a Minor Injuries Unit)? For a time it was the single emergency unit in Swansea, and replaced the one at Swansea General. It was located in the corridor directly behind the double doors near the present assessment unit (which was built on later). As walk in patients entered they were directed to turn left into a waiting room, which also contained the reception desk and loos. More serious cases brought in by ambulance would be taken straight through into the main corridor, and when walk-in patients were called through by nurses they too would enter the corridor area. A couple of triage nurses would normally be standing just inside the doors to the corridor outside a staff office, stopping any patients who were not supposed to be there from entering. Porters might be called upon to help control difficult patients. Walk-in patients typically started their journey in the examination and treatment rooms at that end of the corridor, and depending on their needs cases would be moved on to more specialised rooms towards the far end - resuscitation, recovery, operating theatre, anaesthetics, a plaster room and interestingly a "sluice" in which drunks were often put. At that time, there were only rooms to the left of the corridor. X-ray was at the far end, It was a much smaller unit than the present one, but waiting times could still be quite long. [Post edited 21 Mar 8:38]
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Remember it very well. In fact, I had a season ticket to that A&E as I was a regular customer, mainly due to my bravery (pronounced sheer stupidity by others) in the goalkeeping department.
The waiting times were minimal compared with today at Morriston. What on earth has changed> |  |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 14:45 - Mar 21 with 1695 views | controversial_jack |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 10:20 - Mar 21 by union_jack |
Remember it very well. In fact, I had a season ticket to that A&E as I was a regular customer, mainly due to my bravery (pronounced sheer stupidity by others) in the goalkeeping department.
The waiting times were minimal compared with today at Morriston. What on earth has changed> |
Many are saying, it's a lack of GP appointments | | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 15:19 - Mar 21 with 1687 views | union_jack |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 14:45 - Mar 21 by controversial_jack |
Many are saying, it's a lack of GP appointments |
I’d agree with that for sure. | |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 21:40 - Mar 21 with 1634 views | majorraglan |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 14:45 - Mar 21 by controversial_jack |
Many are saying, it's a lack of GP appointments |
Absolutely, along with a big increase in population, an aging population who need more care, a lack of recuperative facilities (beds at cottage hospitals, respite facilities etc) lack of social care, home help etc as families are less inclined to look after their sick relatives.
It doesn’t help when the drunks and druggies turn up after getting @@@@ faced! | | | |
| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 21:49 - Mar 21 with 1627 views | Dr_Winston |
It's not really anything to do with GPs.
Unfortunately there has arisen a generation of incredibly stupid, incredibly entitled people who seem to think that the World owes them something. This can be the NHS, Welfare System, Housing departments, everything. These types will turn up at A&E with conditions that by no definition can be described as either an accident or an emergency yet still expect to be seen.
Hospitals should be telling these people to piss off, yet somehow indulge them. A similar situation exists within the ambulance service, where a category of people known as "frequent flyers" abuse it on a regular basis. Some have ambulances visit them on a weekly basis, because they know that the dispatchers aren't allowed to refuse them service. This situation needs to change. |  |
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 01:54 - Mar 22 with 1588 views | Robbie |
Some of the stories regarding Secondary Care for the most needy will pale into insignificance regarding my albiet trivial issues .
But to mention close to three years ago I visited my Primary Care Centre for an appointment with a GP , anyone I really do not care which Doctor available , sorry you have to send us a photo of the condition first before any further action necessary , the start of a never ending quest for answers .
Had an appointment booked before Xmas for another series of tests to be carried out and no end result to this day .
A phone call to Swansea Bay Heaith Trust was met with the usual stock answer of the waiting lists are high for your treatment , sorry for the wait then nothing since .
I have seen first hand Nurses after their shift coming out of staff doorways in tears .
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| Cardiac Surgery at Morriston Hospital on 16:46 - Mar 24 with 1383 views | Wingstandwood |
QUOTE: "A tragedy".
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