09-23-2023, 01:47 PM
So, an elderly woman was discharged into another patient's home and slept on their bed. She was on morphine and so was not in the state to be aware of her surroundings.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-li...e-66881589
Well, she is back in hospital now at least but that still does not excuse this incident.
Hopefully such steps will actually be taken. Imagine if someone was given someone else's medication. That would be incredibly dangerous to say the least!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-li...e-66881589
Well, she is back in hospital now at least but that still does not excuse this incident.
Quote:"Patients should be provided with ID wristbands and these should be routinely checked by staff to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and treatment."
Hopefully such steps will actually be taken. Imagine if someone was given someone else's medication. That would be incredibly dangerous to say the least!
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