It’s important that you tell us if you, or the person you are visiting, is getting sicker.
It may be that something is ‘not quite right’. This might be a change in how you feel, look or behave. A family member or carer may notice these types of changes before it is obvious to us.
Getting sicker might include, but is not limited to:
- finding it harder to breathe than normal
- feeling like your heart is racing
- feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- new or worse confusion
- pain that is worse despite medication
- any new symptoms.
If you are getting sicker you should:
- Press your nurse call bell and tell your nurse why you’re worried.
- If you are still worried, ask to speak with the nurse in charge. If you are in a waiting area, please speak to the triage nurse.
If you have concerns after speaking with the staff caring for you, it's okay to ask to talk with a senior nurse or doctor.
