Hi Patricia Alice
So sorry to hear of your experience this week, let's hope the MDT is swift and things move on quickly. It seems as though the anesthetist is more concerned about not being sued than about your mum's welfare.
I know this is a different kettle of fish and not so serious but I took Dad to the dentist not long ago and he needed a tooth extraction which the dentist wanted to do there and then. He asked me to sign the authorisation form which I did although I am only recorded by the dental practice as daughter and carer and not holder of POA. The dentist invited me in to the room while the procedure was carried out - this seems a far more sensible approach. There were still high risks for Dad who's been banned from taking warfarin and history of stroke etc.
I hope if dad finally decides to get his cataracts sorted that I am not faced with your predicament before it can be carried out.
So sorry to hear of your experience this week, let's hope the MDT is swift and things move on quickly. It seems as though the anesthetist is more concerned about not being sued than about your mum's welfare.
I know this is a different kettle of fish and not so serious but I took Dad to the dentist not long ago and he needed a tooth extraction which the dentist wanted to do there and then. He asked me to sign the authorisation form which I did although I am only recorded by the dental practice as daughter and carer and not holder of POA. The dentist invited me in to the room while the procedure was carried out - this seems a far more sensible approach. There were still high risks for Dad who's been banned from taking warfarin and history of stroke etc.
I hope if dad finally decides to get his cataracts sorted that I am not faced with your predicament before it can be carried out.