Tonight, I’ve come close to tears whilst apologising to patients for the standards of care we are able to provide.
In my 22 years of being an A&E Dr, I’ve never seen things so bad. It’s the same everywhere.
I just hope patients know fault lies with politicians not NHS staff.
Our emergency departments are extremely busy ⚠️
Patients with non-urgent issues face long waits as we prioritise the most seriously injured and critically ill.
Please consider using NHS 111 or a local urgent treatment centre if you can.
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Why why why is this not front page news?
An 87 year old man with 7 broken ribs & 2 fractures to his pelvis, forced to endure a 15 hour wait for an ambulance,
It’s obscene. Yet @SteveBarclay@BorisJohnson@trussliz do precisely nothing to address the crisis in emergency care 😔
Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke.
Face – has their face fallen on one side?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is it slurred?
Time – it’s time to call 999.
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