NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

I really wish somebody would explore this issue, as it is of great relevance. These additional 2 examples from an anon nurse who worked with  a hospital, further illustrate the humaness that is so necessary with care but is restricted by red tape and regulations;

A patient on a ward offered me £5 for being so kind to her. I refused- according to NMC guidelines. She wanted me to buy myself a drink from her. When she explained, she had very little time left to live- I did take the money. When she did pass away 2 days later. I sat with my pint (or2) and remembered her. At least I gave her some pleasure of knowing that she had bought me a pint! There have been cases of nurses or care staff, refusing money or sweets etc from patients or residents who did not want to donate it to the establishment, and the patients have never spoken to the member of staff again.

Years ago, on  a hospital ward, I was taking round the menu  and offering patients choices of meal for the day after. One lady explained that she did not want anything on the menu but could she have part of one, with part of another? I explained I would ensure this would be so. After she asked me how I would do this I demonstrated by knocking on the pipes, which I said went straight to the kitchen in a form of morse code. How the patients laughed! Yes I did ensure she had what she wanted for dinner, and the kitchen staff were kind enouigh to provide it.

More explanation of such cases is provided here

http://caroldimon.co.uk/tales.php

I know many more staff have similar examples.