My step-parent was in Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) awaiting transfer to Geraldton Hospital for rehabilitation. Despite being their legal guardian, I only found out they had been transferred after failing to reach them on their mobile and calling the hospital to speak with them. No effort was made by any staff member to inform me of my step-parent's movements.
Now they are 440km away from all their personal belongings which I will now have to drive up to Geraldton from Perth to return to them. I am infuriated at a broken system that reassured me I would be kept up to date with my step-parent. I am also disappointed I never had a chance to explain what was happening or say goodbye.
After receiving excellent nursing care at another unit, I just can not believe such a horrendous oversight can occur.
"Legal guardian not informed of transfer"
About: Royal Perth Hospital Royal Perth Hospital Perth 6000 http://www.rph.wa.gov.au/
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Update posted by cricketpg66 (a parent/guardian) 4 years ago