LETTER: Experiences at Princess Royal
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This was done in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, but unfortunately resulted in a bad infection. The knee had to be removed and the knee packed with antibiotic cement. This was to be removed six weeks later and a new knee fitted.
This happened 24 weeks later due to cancellations. The cancellations were due to limited space in the high dependency ward needed (six cancellations in total).
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Hide AdOn arrival the ward had 12 beds all empty. On leaving two a nd a half weeks later, 12 beds all empty. There were several patients during the time but never a full ward.
What should have taken five days has ended up as a year with three months of it in hospital.
The new knee is in but once again is infected resulting in 12 tablets a day for three months. Fingers crossed.
On a happier note, the staff and treatment at Princess Royal are second to none, and the atmosphere in Albourne ward is fantastic.
Wendy Saunders
Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead
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