Hi,
My OH has just returned back to his care home after a spell in hospital with Sepsis. He hates hospitals, is terrified of them and needles. Although I stayed with him the entire time, it was a traumatic time for him. He was anxious, agitated and frightened. Nights were spent tapping, slapping and rattling the bed rail. It was horrible to witness. The consultant was unwilling to prescribe medication to help his agitation.
Now I am home and he is settled back down, I am thinking about the future. I know for many, it becomes one infection after another with frequent stays in hospital. I can't bear the thought of him having to go through this again. It's cruel. He wouldn't want it if he could say.
I have LPA for health and welfare. Is it possible for me to request treatment in the care home only rather than going to hospital? How would I do that? Is it complicated?
I'd be grateful for any pointers with this please. I'd hate to see him go through all of this again.
JigJog x
My OH has just returned back to his care home after a spell in hospital with Sepsis. He hates hospitals, is terrified of them and needles. Although I stayed with him the entire time, it was a traumatic time for him. He was anxious, agitated and frightened. Nights were spent tapping, slapping and rattling the bed rail. It was horrible to witness. The consultant was unwilling to prescribe medication to help his agitation.
Now I am home and he is settled back down, I am thinking about the future. I know for many, it becomes one infection after another with frequent stays in hospital. I can't bear the thought of him having to go through this again. It's cruel. He wouldn't want it if he could say.
I have LPA for health and welfare. Is it possible for me to request treatment in the care home only rather than going to hospital? How would I do that? Is it complicated?
I'd be grateful for any pointers with this please. I'd hate to see him go through all of this again.
JigJog x