A&E protocol

Sorry, In a rush, no spell check done, 

Hi Vonnie 

Unfortunately A&E departments are very stretched, leading to be people having to be treated wherever space can be found. I don’t think anyone likes it, it’s difficult for staff as well as patients. The important thing is she gets the fluids and treatment she needs as soon as possible. 

I was given a card for an emergency contact number. I used it when my picc line was bleeding at the beginning and went straight onto a ward. After surgery I got an infection and forgot about the card. I wasn’t on chemo so didn’t need it. However they were very good and on the emergency surgical assessment unit, where A & E sent me the put me in a private bay. I was told I had to go back into that room as soon S I checked in when I went back to be checked 3 days later. 
My BC nurse reminded me that as I was still on immunotherapy I could ring the emergency chemo number still day or night and I would be fast tracked. 
Has your friend got the card. I was suppose to carry it at all times in case of accidents too. 

Thanks  I suppose that  all the protocols in the world are only as good as the prevailing conditions. My friend has been given a bed and is on IV fluids and antibiotics