I attended Antrim Area Hospital with stroke symptoms, assessed and diagnosed by a very competent locum consultant with excellent patient focus. ( my residual cve damage being speech.)
I was taken to X ray by a porter when asked by the radiologist to confirm my name I was unable to as I was unable to communicate properly due to the effect of the cve on my speech. I was alarmed and upset when the porter shouted at me on numerous occasions to answer the question. I found this to be very alarming - if this is happening, what else is going on and not reported .
The radiologist was very good in getting the information required in short bursts.
For hospital protocols I was wearing an arm band with said information for confirmation purposes.
In relation to Wd6 A the patient experience was good and I feel I received good care 10 out of 10 however the meals very patchy and I didn’t get what I ordered, 4 out 10. Meals very left uncovered and allowed to go cold.
"Inpatient care and poor porter experience"
About: Antrim Area Hospital / Ward A6 Stroke Unit Antrim Area Hospital Ward A6 Stroke Unit BT41 2RL
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