The Hard Shoulder Elderly man on hospital trolley for five days
May 27, 2022
Elaine shares the story of her father, a 74-year-old man who spent 5 days on a hospital bed at University Hospital Galway in Ireland. The discussion explores the challenges faced by elderly patients in hospitals, the impact of inadequate resources on patient care, and the urgent need for improvements in the healthcare system.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenges Faced by Elderly Man on Hospital Trolley
01:56 • 2min
Challenges of Hospital Staff and Patients Waiting for Beds
04:25 • 2min
Challenges Faced by Elderly Patients in Hospital Settings
06:13 • 2min
Challenges in Healthcare and Lack of Dignity for Patients
08:10 • 3min