I was outside theatre and ready to be wheeled in when the surgeon said there was an emergency. Back in the cubicle with nurses going back to find out what was happening, I asked if I could go after the emergency or go into a ward and have my operation the next morning. I was then told I have been cancelled and to get dressed and go home. Ringing everyone I knew I was unable to find anyone to pick me up. A member of staff suggested a taxi voucher but living two and a bit hours away it was not an option. A volunteer driver was organised and I was driven home.
My thanks to all the staff for their assistance - they were wonderful.
The problem:
I arrived in Bunbury by a community car the day before as surgery was first thing in the morning so I stayed at hotel accommodation overnight and took a taxi to the hospital early.
I wondered if it was possible to cancel surgery for someone who lived closer to the hospital as I lived so far away,
But I don't know about scheduling or theatre times so my suggestion may not be reasonable.
Again my thanks to all the staff before and after cancellation. Very kind and caring people.
"Cancellation, being far from home and stranded"
About: Bunbury Hospital Bunbury Hospital Bunbury 6230
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