Larnaca, Cyprus. The daughter of a 92-year-old man who died after eight days in Larnaca general hospital on Monday raised concerns about his care, citing shortcomings, lack of communication and omissions during his stay.
Calls for intervention
Speaking on CyBC, she called on the President to intervene, in addition to the health minister and the Okypy administration. “People need to see what’s happening,” she said.
Admission and transfer
The patient was admitted with a mild stroke and remained in the accident and emergency department for approximately five hours. He was then transferred to the pulmonological clinic due to a lack of available beds in the pathology wing.
According to his daughter, the transfer was made without clear medical instructions.
Feeding concerns and alleged deterioration
She said her father was given food and tea even though he could not swallow, and that he subsequently experienced aspiration in his lungs and his condition deteriorated.
A member of the nursing staff later admitted that no instructions had been given regarding feeding, according to her account.
Allegation over restraint consent
She also alleged that the family was asked to sign consent forms to restrain her father because he was restless. “They told us to sign so they could restrain him,” she said.
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