Shocking
My father died at Heartlands Hospital after staff failed to treat sepsis. I feel this was a conscious decision as the doctor felt my father had “little quality of life”. This passing comment was made several times. No discussions were held about his diagnosis or treatment options. They just told me they were making him as comfortable as possible. If I had known he had sepsis I would have queried why antibiotics were not been given. He had a number of health issues however his time was not up. The day before we sat singing to Bob Marley songs - he was laughing a joking. I don’t think it’s ethically right that a doctor decides who is worthy or not of treatment - they don’t know patients like their families do. Surely a discussion was required. My dad was loved and supported and lived a comfortable life. My view is he would still be alive if they had treated him as a medical emergency not left him laying in a bed alone. My dad died an hour after my arrival but had been on the ward 5-6 hours. Patients were crammed in beds in corridors so maybe they wanted to discard the weak and make space. Shame on the NHS - preserve life…. *If they feel you are worthy*