Treating patients in inappropriate places, such as corridors and waiting rooms, is becoming more and more common in the UK. This is reported by the British trade union “Royal College of Nursing”.
Cases of patients being treated in UK hospital corridors have increased compared to last year due to a lack of appointments with general practitioners who conduct initial examinations and, if necessary, refer patients to the hospital. It is also noted that medical institutions in England are facing a serious shortage of beds in the wards.
“Corridor care has become more common due to increased demand for hospitals and a shortage of general practitioners… The number of beds is reaching dangerous levels and patients from emergency departments cannot be transferred to wards. As a result, emergency medical personnel provide assistance in inappropriate conditions”, the official website of the union reports.
A survey of emergency nurses shows that 8 out of 10 respondents say cases of treating patients in non-designated areas have increased since the beginning of last year. Particularly in warehouses.
According to the results of the survey, 9 out of 10 nurses expressed concerns that patients may receive unsafe care, and the dignity of the patient, privacy and confidentiality are at risk. At the same time, 6 out of 10 nurses surveyed are afraid that they may be deprived of their license or legal proceedings may be initiated against them if something happens to the patient.
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