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Wishaw General Hospital 2018-02-13 Person 1 5 0

I was recently admitted to hospital suffering from uncontrollable spasms and feeling as though I couldn't breath properly. I was put into ward 6. I had no control over my movements and my coordination was zero. I couldn't eat properly and unfortunately exhibited loud vocal noises. Only one nurse asked if I could control my spasms. The rest ignored me. Screens were drawn round me and two people came in to take me for an mri scan. I was roughly hauled to my feet, stripped of my pyjamas, re dressed in a gown, pushed into a wheelchair and was informed by an impatient carer " you're going for an mri ". I was then taken to a cold corridor and left to wait for the scan. I was asked to sign my name, which I could not do,due to my condition. A scan was carried out despite my inability to remain still. At no time did anyone tell me what was wrong with me. I was , at times, able to wash myself without aid, and also dry my hair. During one of seizure type episodes I overheard a nurse say to someone " up drying its hair this morning and sitting like that now. " as though I was shaking uncontrollably for attention. I realise that nurses are overworked but the sheer lack of compassion shown to me was breathtaking. I was frightened and didn't know what was wrong with me. It took a visit from a neurosurgeon from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to finally give me some hope that someone could help me. I was eventually moved from Wishaw General to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after 6 days. I was eventually diagnosed with NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, a rare brain infection which was the cause of my spasms and affected behaviour. After 6 weeks of treatment I returned home. The difference in the staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital from the staff at Wishaw General could not be more different. Care and compassion , hand in hand with great medical skill meant I was treated like an equal. A person worthy of respect. Sadly the staff in ward 6 at Wishaw General could use a lot more training in everyday values so that patients aren't treated like dirt. I sincerely hope I never have to experience this treatment again.