Whilst visiting a friend in hospital, I noticed a commode by a bed.
The nurse was pulling the screen across to give the elderly woman privacy.
The ward had 3 other beds - all female patients.
4 metres across the room a door led to the 'Patient's Toilets'.
I wondered if the lady couldnt manage the toilet and preferred the commode.
For a moment.
The room filled with the smell of defecation (such a great word).
Hold on.
My partner is recovering from surgery as are the others, im presuming.
Molecules of shit floating round the room !
Just as important, the feelings of the people using the commodes.
I understand that for many patients toileting is an issue.
Pissing behind a screen ?
Not a problem.
When it comes to shitting, perhaps we should spend the time to get patients to the toilets.
It has to be better for hygiene and dignity.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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