I'm considering doing this just to see what happens:
Mum's dementia has increased enormously over the last 2 weeks (delusions etc) and the CPN has suggested that there may be a UTI and that her GP should check it out. So...I organised an appt (first available) with the GP next Tues.
However, I'm planning on not doing this - literally walking away and seeing what happens.
1. Appointment with GP - I take her, talk to him about what's wrong. Meanwhile, there's this bleating noise in the background, "I can manage, I can manage"
2. A test is done regarding a UTI - how long for the results? They let me know the result.
3. He prescribes an antibiotic (two-three days later?).
4. I pick up the prescription? (there seems to be a problem with GP/hosp/pharmacy communication regarding tablets - two mistakes so far this year)
5. Clutching the prescription, I take it to the pharmacy and advise him regarding, say, a four times daily dose.
6. I liaise with social services regarding two extra calls per day, for funding reasons. They liaise with the care agency.
7. I talk to the care agency about going in four times per day, as opposed to two and then I have to confirm it by email.
8. I confirm with the care agency AGAIN, as somehow...the message/update hasn't been put on their system.
9. I check when the tablet will be available, making sure that the packet is delivered to the safe via the key box.
10. I talk to the care agency AGAIN, as somehow...the message has not been communicated to the carers
11. I advise everyone, let my family know, check, double check, confirm.
12. I advise the care agency when they go back to 2 visits per day after the completion of the dose.
NO.
...I'M NOT DOING IT.
Mum's dementia has increased enormously over the last 2 weeks (delusions etc) and the CPN has suggested that there may be a UTI and that her GP should check it out. So...I organised an appt (first available) with the GP next Tues.
However, I'm planning on not doing this - literally walking away and seeing what happens.
1. Appointment with GP - I take her, talk to him about what's wrong. Meanwhile, there's this bleating noise in the background, "I can manage, I can manage"
2. A test is done regarding a UTI - how long for the results? They let me know the result.
3. He prescribes an antibiotic (two-three days later?).
4. I pick up the prescription? (there seems to be a problem with GP/hosp/pharmacy communication regarding tablets - two mistakes so far this year)
5. Clutching the prescription, I take it to the pharmacy and advise him regarding, say, a four times daily dose.
6. I liaise with social services regarding two extra calls per day, for funding reasons. They liaise with the care agency.
7. I talk to the care agency about going in four times per day, as opposed to two and then I have to confirm it by email.
8. I confirm with the care agency AGAIN, as somehow...the message/update hasn't been put on their system.
9. I check when the tablet will be available, making sure that the packet is delivered to the safe via the key box.
10. I talk to the care agency AGAIN, as somehow...the message has not been communicated to the carers
11. I advise everyone, let my family know, check, double check, confirm.
12. I advise the care agency when they go back to 2 visits per day after the completion of the dose.
NO.
...I'M NOT DOING IT.
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