My husband was having trouble breathing and as it was Saturday I called NHS 24.
The call handler was patient as was the nurse I was transferred to and she arranged an ambulance very quickly. My husband was taken to A&E where he was looked after by a lovely young Irish Dr.
He was given intravenous antibiotics and oxygen and transferred to Admissions one. He was probably not a good patient and anxious to get home. He was discharged the following day and given an ECG prior to discharge and this was normal.
The staff were excellent although in hindsight I wish someone had spoken to me. The following day he was very tired sleeping most of the day.
At 10 pm I took him through a drink and discovered he had suddenly and unexpectedly died. I wish I had insisted he be kept in hospital although I suspect it would have made no difference.
"The staff were excellent although in hindsight I wish someone had spoken to me"
About: NHS 24 / NHS 24 (111 service) NHS 24 NHS 24 (111 service) Victoria Hospital / Admissions Unit 1 (Emergency Medical) Victoria Hospital Admissions Unit 1 (Emergency Medical) KY2 5AH
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