I feel compelled to write about the treatment of my mum.
My mum attended radiology for a outpatient ultrasound.
After her ultrasound she felt well, went to the toilet and made her way to leave. Walking along the corridor outside Room 5 ultrasound she suddenly became very sick. Vomitting several times with no warning. Not only was she covered in sick the surrounding area was also. Obviously embarrassed she was then met by a nurse, who asked whether she would not be better doing that in the toilet, followed by huffing. As another nurse came to help they proceeded to talk over the top telling the nurse 'she's' got it everywhere.
Yes. Yes it would have been much preferably to be sick in the toilet rather than in front of several people in a busy corridor.
There was certainly no respect, dignity or compassion shown.
Now not only has my mum been worried sick about the ultrasound and subsequent results she now has the embarrassment of today and the way she was treated to deal with.
Very disappointed.
"Rude staff"
About: University Hospital Hairmyres / Radiology University Hospital Hairmyres Radiology G75 8RG
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