Vent about the Paphos general hospital
I had to unfortunately experience the general hospital in Paphos this morning, and it makes me so damn sad how we cannot feel safe or in good hands in a difficult time. Where do I begin.
- Arrived at 1:30, nobody was at reception for 5 minutes. Woman who doesn't hide that she's miserable shows up and is of course rude and short, you have to guess what she means.
- Nurses occasionally came out to make an announcement, in Greek. When people who didn't understand were asking questions, they were rudely told off! In English. So if you have the ability to speak English why don't you make your announcement in both languages, or not be rude when asked a question at the hospital!!
- Nurses, doctors, security, and the cleaner were all loudly complaining and judging patients the whole time. "Why would this guy cut his hand at this time!! She's drunk, went out and had too much fun. This woman needs to be in Athalassa haha. Epellanan mas!!!" Over and over and over again.
- Doctors and nurses are not wearing masks. Do I need to say more?! Also not changing gloves between patients.
- The whole entrance had a big trail of blood. So did the toilet and sink. I was there when someone told them to clean both. Exactly 1 hour and 30 minutes later someone cleaned SOME of the trail, the rest was still there 7 hours later when I left. I needed the toilet long after they were told to clean and it was still not cleaned.
- Doctors and nurses loudly arguing between them "No, I told you that you needed to do X blood test, not that one!! No, that was supposed to be for room X, not that one!!" Very reassuring.
- Was there from 1:30 until 11:45 and at least 9 hours of that was waiting. For this I'm not blaming the staff, but it certainly does not feel right having only one ER in the whole city.
I'm done. I'm just disappointed and sad.