The Hospitals That Deny Old Folk Even the Basic Decencies
Daily Mail › September 27, 2007
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Summary
LARGE areas of the NHS are failing to treat elderly people with even basic dignity and respect, a damning watchdog report reveals.
The independent Healthcare Commission says the indignity of mixed- sex wards, toilets and washing facilities are still a reality for many older patients.See the full content of this document
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The Hospitals That Deny Old Folk Even the Basic Decencies
Non-existent or broken locks on toilet doors and inadequate curtains lead to a shocking lack of privacy.
Too many patients are at risk of malnutrition as barely one in six of those w...See the full content of this document
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