Yesterday my mom went to visit and my dad was gray in colour and in so much pain. He actually nearly passed out. You will not believe it - They lifted him up and made him try to STAND while they made the bed!!!!! He has a broken back bone!!!!!! The wounds also starting bleeding profusely again. When the doctor heard this he was FURIOUS. He went out and ordered them to make place in the Intensive Care Unit for him, so hopefully he will have better care. He lost so much blood that he needed an urgent transfusion. The doctor pricked my father's finger and no blood came out!! I will let you all know as soon as I know something.

My thoughts are with you all. Hope for better news and recovery soon. Hugs Joyce

Will keep your Dad in my prayers here too.

Just read your update! Glad I did before I read this! Prayers are working, Praise the Lord!

Just read this post and pleased that he is getting the care needed to improve. Prayers continue for his recovery.

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thank you. We can only hope that the care improves.

Maybe you could find an ombudsman for the elderly in your area. They will stand up for your father and guarantee that he gets the care he needs.

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by jrob 18 Jun 2012

Sorry, just realized you are in Australia and I don't know if that service is available to you there.

by jrob 18 Jun 2012

Goodness that upset me so that I can't think to finish a thought. I will pray for his healing and for some medical personnel to come along that takes an interest in what is going on with him and makes sure that he is comfortable while he heals.

by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thank you. He needs all the prayers he can get.

What in blazes happened to him?
I didn't know your Dad was in hospital Coral, which one is he in? Oh you must be so worried.
Sending prayers and Angels to watch over your Dad, I'm so sorry to hear this and even sorrier I didn't know, and write, sooner.
Prayers and blessings, Meg

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thanks Meg. He fell off a ledge onto a flight of concrete stairs. He has a broken backbone, broken elbow and a cracked skull - deep enough to expose his brain tissue. He is in South Africa.

I am so sorry. Poor man to be put all this. And poor you to have to witness this awful lack of care.

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thank you for your concern.

Think of you and your family and pray for good news.

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thank you. I will update as news comes to hand.

So sorry for all your dad and family are having to suffer from this poor medical attention! He needed to be in an ICU area from the beginning, considering his age and other health issues! Hopefully, things will improve for him!
Hugs,
Angel

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thanks Angel. How bad to they think an injury has to be before putting a patient into ICU? It makes me so mad.

Awww- think you need a hug :) keep us updated

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by olly 18 Jun 2012

Thanks. I could do with a few bear hugs!