My little boy was admitted to the paediatric day care unit to undergo a procedure. He was admitted at 12 and had fasted since 7:30.
Everyone was so kind, especially the play nurse.
He didn’t go for his procedure till after 5 and due to the recovery time needed I was moved to the surgical ward.
What a different experience that was, from the moment I arrived I noticed they were busy. As a nurse myself I understand. However when my son returned after 6pm - nearly fasted 12 hours he wasn’t even offered anything to eat or drink.
Luckily I had a couple of snacks in my bag.
It’s the little things that make a big difference and he was starving.
Maybe just be mindful of patients being transferred from the daycare unit - they are still a patient.
"It’s the little things that make a big difference"
About: Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital / Day Case Unit Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital Day Case Unit Aberdeen AB25 2ZG Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital / Surgical Paediatrics (Children's Surgery) Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital Surgical Paediatrics (Children's Surgery) AB25 2ZG
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