Miss Muddle's UE Diary

[Never-In-Doubt]

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That's disgraceful! First step is to send a Subject Access Request to the Hospital involved

Ahh but not the SAR's from here - you need a medical one (and the cost may be higher too) --> Access Your Personal Information - Subject Access Request - ICO


Also read the following useful links....

1. ICO - Accessing Health Records
2. NHS - Accessing Health Records
3. ICO Publication.

Good luck, problems - give us a shout

[Undercover Elsa]

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Yeah it's a different one. I did it for my late husband as there were a lot of errors in his treatment..eg he had cancer and couldn't eat and they took him to theatre to put a parenteral feeding line into a main vein and neglected to secure it with stitches...soooo it came out in the night when he turned over..much bleeding and he had to have another anaesthetic the next day. Nearly killed him.
In the end I bottled out though as I think I was driven by grief and just wanted to put the whole thing behind me.

[Miss Muddled]

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Hi Miss M, thanks

Say hi to Mr for me please (and tell him this wee joke, that'll make him smile for sure...)

My mrs, being the romantic sort just sent me a text......

"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.....

If you are laughing, send me your smile.....

If you are eating, send me a bite.....

If you are drinking, send me a sip.....

If you are crying, send me your tears.....

I love you xxx"

I replied "But I'm having a shit - what should I do...."

Nice to see your the romantic type...Niddy.........

Niddy!!!!!

What's he like Elsa.......

Ahh but not the SAR's from here - you need a medical one (and the cost may be higher too) --> Access Your Personal Information - Subject Access Request - ICO


Also read the following useful links....

1. ICO - Accessing Health Records
2. NHS - Accessing Health Records
3. ICO Publication.

Good luck, problems - give me a shout

Will do Niddy, going to wait a few months to see if things setle down, just to make sure, don't want to jump in with two feet. too soon as 1st Consultant a bit of an ass hole....it wasn't until we got a second opinion with different hospital and Consultant that this has all came to light...will keep you posted.

[Miss Muddled]

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Yeah it's a different one. I did it for my late husband as there were a lot of errors in his treatment..eg he had cancer and couldn't eat and they took him to theatre to put a parenteral feeding line into a main vein and neglected to secure it with stitches...soooo it came out in the night when he turned over..much bleeding and he had to have another anaesthetic the next day. Nearly killed him.
In the end I bottled out though as I think I was driven by grief and just wanted to put the whole thing behind me.

Oh Elsa you poor woman that must have been horrendous experience for you both. The NHS have a lot of explaining to do these days, some of it is just sheer neglect. Sometimes its best to put all behind you as it can eat away at you day and night, ending up you being ill. I am sure thats what a lot of the NHS count on now, that people will not do anything...

We are not sure yet what we going to do, especially with Hubby's state of mind....that comes first and foremost, especially after the last year or so with the all the financial worry causing him to be suicidal.

Will have a wee read at the links Niddy has out up for me, just to see how things go.

[Undercover Elsa]

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Well you've everything to fight for, as any compensation would benefit your hubby, so it's well worth looking into.
In my case, it wouldn't have benefited him or brought him back, so I let it go.

[Never-In-Doubt]

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Unfortunately I lost my 18 year old thru having tonsils out, what happened was she recovered from the op quickly but was found dead in her sit out hair shortly after, the crash team revived her, but it turned out she was in a coma had (cerebral Heme ridge)).
for which she was for 14 months & 4 days , she died whilst in the coma, an investigation was carried out by Independent and given the all clear, But years late the consultant was suspended pending investigations into his record in that area, so I contacted the Hospital concerned on the news, who eventually wrote thanks BUT your daughters records were destroyed after 2 years of a deceased person, thanks anyway.

holy f*ck - sorry to hear this mate

But that's nonsense, records MUST remain for 6 years.

[The Tech Clerk]

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holy f*ck - sorry to hear this mate

But that's nonsense, records MUST remain for 6 years.

might of been 6 years then, I got the letter somewhere.

[Never-In-Doubt]

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might of been 6 years then, I got the letter somewhere.

but sadly if you never claimed within 6yrs of the incident then you cannot now go back to it

[The Tech Clerk]

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This took place over 25 years ago.

[Undercover Elsa]

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Nonetheless it's a terrible thing to happen, time heals somewhat, but I bet she's always with you

[The Tech Clerk]

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Nonetheless it's a terrible thing to happen, time heals somewhat, but I bet she's always with you

Yes, I can see her in my now daughter, although different Mothers they seem to be of the same character if you know what I mean.

[Undercover Elsa]

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You obviously have strong genes, TTC

[Miss Muddled]

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Unfortunately I lost my 18 year old thru having tonsils out, what happened was she recovered from the op quickly but was found dead in her sit out hair shortly after, the crash team revived her, but it turned out she was in a coma had (cerebral Heme ridge)). she was 17 yrs old time of the operation.
for which she was for 14 months & 4 days , she died whilst in the coma, an investigation was carried out by Independent and given the all clear, But years later the consultant was suspended pending investigations into his record in that area, so I contacted the Hospital concerned on the news, who eventually wrote thanks BUT your daughters records were destroyed after 2 years of a deceased person, thanks anyway.

OMG!!!..... TTC that must have been horrendous, as Elsa says you must have strong genes, it must have been sheer hell for you. We lost our Son as a baby and that was sheer hell, a very long time ago, they say time is a healer, it sure is but you never forget them, I am sure she is around you always.

[stuffthebanks]

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Blinking heck....sorry to hijack the thread guys, but my heart goes out to you all...
We have our youngest 20 now...born with heart issues....brilliant surgeons kept her with us......but she needs another replacement valve anytime soon....kind of puts these debt issues into perspective....
Thanks for sharing your experiences though, it gives strength from your courage.......

[Undercover Elsa]

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That's what it's all about on here Steve, not just the technical stuff, but supporting each other. I guess we all have a story to tell
So sorry to hear your daughter's ill, hope she's ok .