Mum was admitted via A&E following a collapse at home. She was completely unable to communicate, confused and had temp of 38.8 on admission. In A&E we were told she was being treated as possible sepsis and also a potential stroke. She had a previous stroke which presented with similar symptons except for fever. After a CT and admission to the ward we were told she had a right sided stroke and also a urine infection as well as a vitamin deficiency. An MRI the next day apparently showed no evidence of the stroke (? Wrong patient details reported to family after CT) And she continued to be treated with IV antibiotics. She responded and started communicating on day 2. Discharge letter shows that she had vitamin deficiency and "probable syncope". No mention of fever on admission and infection treated with antibiotics. Question regarding delirium diagnosed in admission showed none, frailty fracture noted in history ( never had a fracture). Other inaccuracies noted in history for MRI scan..
Made an appointment for 88yr old lady to go to GP for first of injections to be given three times a week, she lives alone and has limited mobility.Will speak to GP and try and get more clarity for her records, arrange for district nurse to administer injections. But this is an example of poor communication which could have further consequences for the patient. The care and treatment was good from the ward staff, but we are very disappointed at the information discrepancies.
"Inaccurate discharge letter and confusing information given"
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