I often explain to our patients why they aren’t having their blood pressure meds etc, not sure why they’re told by other HCPs. Something for the pharmacists when they’re on the ward, I think
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I think the greatest risk here will likely reside in the early stages. Admission and the onward transit stage before being properly assessed and new regime settled on ward. Patients are fickle folk. We do unexpected things if not told we shouldn't.
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Agree. We do elective procedures so fairly easy to manage and give information. I think it would be important to communicate key critical messages to patient’s’ family and friends - poster on the wall by each bed?
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Sounds like a small measure which could guard against a potentially very serious safety issue. Why wouldn't you? Seems sensible.
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Because I’ve only recently moved into secondary care following experience in community, primary care, secure environments, social care, urgent care. Having fresh eyes is beneficial on occasion.
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Someone who asks why... worth their weight in gold.
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Many people can’t cope with it. I like to needle the establishment to keep them on their toes. And I never compromise my principles
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Other issues around culture on the wards; decision making independent of doctor assessment IME anyway
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