As a patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), maintaining a healthy weight is difficult when feeling unwell in hospital. Previously at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital we had access to a small fridge in our room for personal use, such as storing snacks or extra meals. This helped with weight gain as we were able to consume extra food between hospital meal times. Most CF patients are admitted for a minimum of 2 weeks each time, so the fridges were well used during this period. The fridges have since ceased and we no longer have access. Personally, I actually lost weight the last time I was admitted, and I feel the lack of being able to store food and access additional snacks, due to not having a personal fridge in my room, contributed to this. Bring back the fridges!
"Lack of personal fridge at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital"
About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Nedlands 6009
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