Today my father will have an endoscopic scan at HEFT.
The service he is under never seems to remember his communications limitations.
I am very worried that he is frightened and does not want to be awake for the procedure. We both worry that he will only have a local anaesthetic spray so the staff can communicate with him. He had a stroke that has affected his ability to make decisions - he is like an amiable 12 year old.
Attempts by me to get reassurance has not been helped by seeing a different doctor every time we are reviewed.
"Care for elderly completely deaf man at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital"
About: Heartlands Hospital / General surgery Heartlands Hospital General surgery B9 5SS
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