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Elderly Father in hospital with broken hip

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charlotte80422
charlotte80422

Hello, my elderly father (88) had a fall in the garden 6 days ago & broke his hip. He is still on the hospital ward waiting for a total hip replacement. To complicate matters my father was diagnosed with a tumour in his colon following a colonoscopy in December 2022. He has been told the Doctor's can't decide which operation to perform first. What are the dangers leaving an 88 year old man in a hospital bed for 6 days? Thank you.

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 charlotte80422

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    very sad new's. its complications take time for hospitals to work out. have had similar issues with hospital in my area as they are short on doctors and nurses . waiting in hallways for a hospital bed for two days. it's very unstable circumstances for everyone. and waiting 2 months for leg by-pass surgery for blocked arteries.

    sending good vibes your way.

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