Is there such a thing as an 'Official, Legally binding Pass', for Carers such as myself, caring for my wife who has significant Cognitive Impairment following a bi-lateral Thalamic Stroke please?
My wife has had two 'sessions in hospital' recently and on both occasions I had real difficulty convincing the Medical Staff that I should be with her at all times (except for the obvious places such as operating theatres etc..) in order that they were getting the correct answers to questions about her medical history, allergies etc..
I had really to 'dig my toes in' and refuse to leave her on her own on both occasions. When such a Pass would have prevented this!
My wife 'presents' quite convincingly and answers with real confidence but sadly she gives incorrect answers to most questions.
I would have thought that it should be 'illegal' to question someone with any form of Cognitive problems without a Carer, who knows the person well, being present!
(Incidentally my wife and I have been married for 62 years so I think I can say that!)
Thank you for any advice,
Snapper31.
My wife has had two 'sessions in hospital' recently and on both occasions I had real difficulty convincing the Medical Staff that I should be with her at all times (except for the obvious places such as operating theatres etc..) in order that they were getting the correct answers to questions about her medical history, allergies etc..
I had really to 'dig my toes in' and refuse to leave her on her own on both occasions. When such a Pass would have prevented this!
My wife 'presents' quite convincingly and answers with real confidence but sadly she gives incorrect answers to most questions.
I would have thought that it should be 'illegal' to question someone with any form of Cognitive problems without a Carer, who knows the person well, being present!
(Incidentally my wife and I have been married for 62 years so I think I can say that!)
Thank you for any advice,
Snapper31.