Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
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After having surgery developed sepsis.
General Surgery
January 9, 2019
I was admitted to QE hospital to have a Parotidectomy to my right cheek on 4th December, my operation was done and I was taken to ward 408 room 13. I was recovering from surgery and within 2 days I developed sepsis, my temperature was 40 degrees plus for two days, my body particular hands and feet became very swollen and unable to move due to severe pain and swelling. I was in and state due to pain and temperature and seeing horrible things. Because my body was so swollen and I still had compression socks on a nurse tried to remove them but they were so tight that she had difficulty so instead of cutting them off she pulled very hard causing me pain and then within no time I developed serious blisters to heels on both sides due to friction burns( in my opinion) . My right heels was the worst affected, I am now 5 weeks post surgery and my right heels has still not healed and I've had antibiotic treatment both orally and topically.
My experience at the QE on this occasion was awful, not because of the sepsis because the doctors and nurses worked hard to get me better, but I felt that because the wards are so big and there is not enough nurses and ancillary staff. The nurses didn't have the time to have much empathy, I felt that they worked very hard but like robots because they now use the push around computers and answer all the questions but not observing the patient enough.
This was my fourth surgery for cancer in the last 12 years, I've had surgery at City Hospital for Gynae surgery, and Bowel surgery. Heartlands Hospital for lung surgery where I feel I've been well looked after. However this experience at the QE was awful I believe due to lack of staff in such a massive area.
Even down to being given cups of tea they were few and far between and meals were served sometimes by nurses because lack of staff.
My experience at the QE on this occasion was awful, not because of the sepsis because the doctors and nurses worked hard to get me better, but I felt that because the wards are so big and there is not enough nurses and ancillary staff. The nurses didn't have the time to have much empathy, I felt that they worked very hard but like robots because they now use the push around computers and answer all the questions but not observing the patient enough.
This was my fourth surgery for cancer in the last 12 years, I've had surgery at City Hospital for Gynae surgery, and Bowel surgery. Heartlands Hospital for lung surgery where I feel I've been well looked after. However this experience at the QE was awful I believe due to lack of staff in such a massive area.
Even down to being given cups of tea they were few and far between and meals were served sometimes by nurses because lack of staff.
Good communication
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
I have had a kidney transplant here, very happy for all the help, support provided. They talk to you and listen to you. Good communication is there, which is a plus point.
Disabled friendly.
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
They provide me with all the support I need, they know my mobility issues and always give me fair treatment and support. Full marks for hospital for being so disabled friendly.
Service improved over last 2 years.
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
I have been using this service for many years and have seen improvements in the way they manage there service in the last 2 years. Service is quicker, smoother and efficient, I am very satisfied, waiting times have gone down but still have to wait for 30 minutes before seeing the consultant.
Good hospital but long waiting times
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
Its very good hospital, I feel happy and safe over here. Basic clean and tidy waiting area but very over crowded. Doctors are very good but waiting time is always very long.
Best possible treatment by best clinicians
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
I am given the best possible treatment by best clinicians available, waiting area very good, only problem is parking which is very expensive. Patients who come for appointments should be given free or discounted parking vouchers (just like Royal Worcester Hospital)
Satisfied with the waiting area
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
I am coming here for many years and found them to be very helpful and kind towards service users. Satisfied with the waiting area.
High class waiting area but clinic running late
Outpatients
December 19, 2018
Very high class waiting area only downside is clinic is running late and we have been waiting since last 40 minutes.
Overall 9/10
Haematology
December 19, 2018
I stayed in this hospital for 9 weeks. Friendly and good staff, neat, clean wards and waiting areas, Food ok if you not good.
One thing I noticed is staff are stretched to their limit, they need to hire more doctors, nurses and support workers.
One thing I noticed is staff are stretched to their limit, they need to hire more doctors, nurses and support workers.
Excellent except long waiting times
Haematology
December 19, 2018
Excellent except long waiting times. Otherwise super.
