Has Anybody Been To Hospital Recently For Any Sort Of Treatment ?

[burlyshirley]

If so, were you worried about catching covid ?

[NickorWan]

I went by the clinic one day last week to book a time for an ECG. They said I could have it there and then if I wanted, so I did. Obviously not many using the services. I had a bit of cough this morning and got to thinking that it would be about the right incubation period! It was probably only the damp weather as I feel fine now. I think it is normal to be a bit wary of hospitals and clinics under the circumstances.

[Dagman]

Sounds like I was unlucky then, there were lots of people contaminated at our hosp, the wards were shutting down too. It was an awful experience due to bad management, and I suffered for it!

[burlyshirley]

I'm not asking for myself, asking for a close friend who is worried, I think she may cancel to be honest.

[Buenchico]

Thanks, Brainiac and Ladybirder!

It's not chemo this time though, Ladybirder. They'll be sticking me in the the microwave (or something like that, anyway - it's radiotherapy).

[pixie374]

There were here, dagman, a few months ago, but they have changed how they are dealing with it since.

[barry1010]

Don't you have to keep your distance from everyone when you are on radiotherapy, buenchico?

[ummmm]

I was in for 2 weeks at the beginning of lockdown. I wasn't worried at all. I was tested on admission and again a week later. I found that the draw back was treatment was much slower as we couldn't be transferred to the relevant wards.

I discharged myself in the end. I couldn't handle it. So lonely.

[Buenchico]

(With apologies to Burleyshirley for going off topic):

No, Barry. Being zapped with radiation doesn't make one radioactive. (There is a different type of radiotherapy, where they insert a radioactive source into one's body next to the cancer, that requires the patient to stay in hospital for a few days because the radiation might be dangerous to others but the 'external beam' radiotherapy I'm having isn't like that)

I did have a scan several months ago where I was injected with a radioactive liquid four hours beforehand though. I was allowed to go shopping in the period between the injection and the scan but I was given strict instructions to keep my distance from other people, especially young children and pregnant women.

[barry1010]

Ah. A chap I worked with had to keep away from everyone for a while because he was having radiotherapy, thanks for explaining, Buenchico

[jno]

my OH has, and is given a Covid test every time. You could call your hospital and see if they do the same.

[burlyshirley]

It's ok Buenchico - no problem.

[ChillDoubt]

As an Op Theatre Technician I’m there 5 days a week(alternately 3/4 nights).
Was concerned initially but no more than anyone else, part and parcel of the job.
I take all the normal distancing/mask precautions, as well as staying fit(ish) and healthy, cycling as often as possible in order to keep my respiratory system in good working order.

[10ClarionSt]

Purist @ 11.58:
/staff always made sure you sanitised and followed rules/

It's nothing to do with anyone else to make sure you follow the rules. There are no rules. There are laws. And enforcement of the law is the job of the police, not supermarket, shop or hospital staff.

[burlyshirley]

Thank you for all replies, I am going to try and persuade my friend to go, as there are a lot of positive answers on here. I can understand her concerns though.

[Bbbananas]

My mum just had done.
She’s 88.
She was admitted with MI & sepsis 1st November, discharged yesterday having acquired Covid19 in hospital on the ward. The hospital is rife with it despite precautions.
They sent her home despite being covid positive - to my dad who’s 91 and also health compromised.
I cannot stress how careful you must be x

[burlyshirley]

^ Sorry to hear that. My friend will only be in for part of a day and she's concerned because, although not as elderly as your Mum, she is in the 'vulnerable' age bracket. Personally, it wouldn't bother me, but she is a worrier.

[New Judge]

//The hospital is rife with it despite precautions.//

Which begs a question: if Covid is rife in a hospital, despite the precautions, how does this government suggest that fannying about with face masks and "social distancing" will prevent its spread elsewhere?

Presumably hospitals take more stringent measures than elsewhere. Only last week we heard that hospitals are refusing to accept the suitability of face masks provided and worn by out patients and visitors. Instead they insist of the wearing of those they provide. Yet still the virus spreads within their premises.

[Bbbananas]

I get what you're saying, but maybe if these precautions were not put in place at all, the situation would be even worse?

[Mamyalynne]

Best wishes to Ma & Pa Bbbananas.

[Bbbananas]

Thank you x
They've both got this far despite numerous medical emergencies and dire warnings about their expected demise. Genes stronger than my grandma's knicker elastic... And I am pleased to say I have inherited those particular genes.