I received a call from my sibling advising me our parent was in admitted into Joondalup ICU that day due to a chronic condition. I live rurally and was coincidentally in Perth on a work trip, and as such, I was able to immediately come to ICU where I spent many hours over that week with my siblings.
Although my parent's condition is no surprise to us, the sudden news of further deterioration was unexpected and incredibly upsetting. They spent six days in ICU before being transferred, luckily to recover somewhat, and in this time I was blown away by the level of care they received.
We wanted to spend as much time as we could with my parent as they were so unwell and therefore we all spent a great deal of that week by their bedside in ICU. In this time we were constantly updated, provided with answers to our questions and supported through a very emotional time. There were words spoken and gestures made that I feel went far beyond the role of the nurses, making the overall experience one of growth rather than trauma.
With current world events, I feel grateful to live in WA with the level of care and expertise we have in our medical system.
"Family member's chronic condition"
About: Joondalup Health Campus / Intensive Care Unit Joondalup Health Campus Intensive Care Unit Joondalup 6027
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