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About: Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)

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My father was taken into Treliske by ambulance having collapsed at home two days ago. He may be 82 but he is very much compos mentis. The staff never tell Dad or us what is going on, and frequently change their minds about what may be wrong with him. MA2 told us he had been moved to MA1, they denied his existence and sent us back to MA2. He has now been moved again to Roskear where fortunately the staff are helpful and friendly, but why did no one tell him he was being moved and give a reason? So simple but it would help reassure him and we would know where to go to see him without employing detective tactics and getting cross. Come on Treliske, communicate with your patients! It does not matter how much you think they will understand, try telling them about their care and treatment anyway.

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Response from Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) 10 years ago
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)
Submitted on 02/01/2014 at 14:50
Published on nhs.uk on 03/01/2014 at 03:00


Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on your father's recent admission to hospital. We are unable to respond directly but if you have concerns which are still unresolved, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service - pals.service@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk, 01872 252793 - who will be happy to help. We will of course pass on your comments to the ward sisters concerned.

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