On Feb. 1st I had a STEMI heart attack. I've watched these videos for quite some time and I am absolutely amazed at the difference in care here in the States compared to St. George's. The doctors and nurses on that side of the pond are saints. Here, you're treated like a nuisance, at least where I was admitted.
That is so sad, you deserve too be treated with kindness and respect. I mean without patients they wouldn't have jobs. I'm sorry you were treated so poorly.
In defense of US hospitals, the hospital in my area has an excellent, kind, thorough staff. If you are not treated well, speak up . Contact the the Board if Directors, the hospital Administrator, everyone you can think of. Have other people complain also. Everyone deserves good medical care .
Here in America there is such a nursing shortage. I went in for scheduled major back surgery. I was up walking a few hours after surgery. However, to have a Nurse visit unless I rang the bell and waited; sometimes up to a half hour was unheard of. I do have insurance and upon receiving just the hospital bill (not the Neurosurgeon, the Thoracic Surgeon, Anesthesiologist’s bills) what it cost to just walk in the hospital I about passed out!! The cost…$60,000!! Our Healthcare system is horrible and needs to be fixed!!
I had a NSTEMI on Dec 4th 2022 & while they were doing tests for that found that I have stage 4 rectal cancer (which has now spread to my liver & both lungs) then on Aug 4th 2023 I had a stroke...I get taken to the ER at least once a month by ambulance for my serious nausea, extreme vomiting & my out of control pain levels & extremely high troponin levels (happens when you have NSTEMI heart attacks) only to be pushed right back out the door after receiving 1 bag of saline fluid for dehydration & 1 shot for my pain & THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN TESTS THEY DO....The Dr's & health care here in the states is all about GREED & PROFITS now which is very sad because people are suffering & dying because of it....
I just had a angioplasty done and I thought they were going to put in a couple of stents in my arteries because of being a type one diabetic for 53 years they said my veins weren’t strong enough to have the stents in them, so now I’m going in for heart bypass surgery and I’m scared. as of June 2/21 I no longer have my husband as he suddenly passed away and he was my rock my strength. This is the biggest operation that I’ve ever had and I am scared. I have my two adult sons, but it’s not the same as having your partner, your mate, the love of your life by your side. When I see scenes between husbands and wives on the show, it really affects me because I no longer have it. I am happy that these couples still have it. When you don’t have your hubby, you feel quite alone in this big world.
My stepdaughter passed recently of cancer. When she was in the hospital in our town, I was shocked with the terrible care. But when she was sent a couple hrs away, that hospital was awesome. So it really depends on the area. It’s not an entire US thing.
The paraglider was so lucky to have those serve injuries to be able to walk again. How incredible are those surgeons to put him back to gather again. The paramedics and doctors getting him to the hospital. The doctors and nurses in ED to stabilise him and figure out his extant of his injuries. What a team they all are.
I lost my my beautiful best friend Meredith to the same cancer in 1997 aged just 34: leaving 2 little girls. I truly never thought that the cancer could ever take her, she was so strong, vibrant, hysterically funny, strong willed, sassy and gorgeous. We had been on this trip together, chemo (eventually into her spine), a failed bone marrow transplant and a miracle pregnancy after all of that chemo. I was suffering from migraines due to stress and she was so worried about me, and felt bad that her health was affecting me, the beautiful soul. The most loyal, loving, honest and giving friend that I could ever have, and I miss her every day of my life still. We were all cheated by her being taken from us, none more than her girls, the youngest of whom was only 2 and doesn’t remember her mum and how much her mum adored her. Her older daughter was 13, and is a mum now, with a lovely son and 2 very sassy little girls of her own. Oh how Merri would have loved those children, and I wish that they could have experienced her for themselves, but I know that she sees them and they talk about her, as does my entire family as she was so loved. I had 2 stillborn babies after Merri died, my daughter is Ashley Meredith and I know she will be caring for them for me until I get there. Oh my darling girl, you are still so loved and missed. I could never have had a better friend in my life and am so grateful that you were and will always be a part of me. My best wishes to the lovely Irish boys, friendship is such a blessing.
I worked for 45 years as a registered nurse in the US. 30 years of my career in the Emergency Department. In the beginning 95% of our patients were grateful and appreciative of the care they received. In the last 10 years interactions with patients and their families became extremely frustrating for all of us delivering care. People became so rude and demanding and threatening. Verbally and physically. Rarely did I hear “thank you”. And to be honest, it wasn’t every patient, but definitely the majority. However, I loved my career and am grateful that I was in a position to help those who needed it even if they didn’t recognize it at the time. It’s a very difficult career, emotionally, mentally and physically.
Thank you so so very much for being there, providing your knowledge and care to patients and their families. I too truly feel that people working in the medical/healthcare field are absolutely angelic. I unfortunately have become very much acquainted to the healthcare system in Canada. I have spent a good part of the past three years in hospitals and I must say nurses are absolute warriors. Hospitals simply couldn’t run without nurses !!! So Thank You for all that you’ve given of yourself. 💜💜💜
Thank you for all of the care that you provided in your career. I am a cancer survivor and one thing that helped me during treatment was to focus on how fortunate I was to have skilled and compassionate providers caring for me. I cannot fathom being unappreciative and ungrateful, much less rude. I hope you can focus on the good memories and just let go of the rest. God bless you.
I enjoy these very much - thank you. Live in NZ and don’t sleep very well due to the death of my husband recently so these are a god send at the right time of night for me so thank you again very much!
I'm very sorry you are hurting so much. Yes part of trial is reaching out for comfort where we can. I've lost my husband and my son. I do hope you have people who really care about you❤. (I'm in NZ too)
@@iagree5313What terrible losses you've been through! I can't imagine how that must feel. My deepest sympathy to you and your family and friends. Be gentle with yourself as you mourn. Sending you love from Canada. ❤️🩹🇨🇦
What do they teach men in the UK, that share their feelings. I’ve noticed so many men on these episodes sharing their love they have for their wives or partners. It’s so sweet!!
I worked 20 years in a neuropsych hospital working with comatose and head/spinal injured people. Martin's recovery from his traumatic injuries is a bonified miracle. It rarely goes that well. He's been blessed.🕊
I was really moved by the love those two older men share for each other, and I was really happy, and surprised, at the outcome of such a critical situation, may they stay together happily many more years.
I must admit that these people seem so considerate and compassionate, and they well may be but we all act differently when we are being filmed . So let’s keep that in mind. It would be wonderful if all people were that kind and caring.
Well done to all doctors and nurses, paramedics for looking after these patients so they all recovered. Thank you ❤ from me in Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤❤❤
A very simple "Thank you" can melt even the coolest heart! Say it often, these folks deserve it. I adore all the back stories and hearing all about the different lives, so interesting! Thanks, keep these video's coming!
I really love this show! I watch it every day: it helps us have empathy for others. And each episode has lovely perspectives of 4 peoples lives coming to A & E.
Lots of comments about how different UK and US hospitals are against each other. I feel like unless you’ve used both systems you can’t really say one is better than the other. I lived in the UK for 29 years, lived in the US for 4 years now and have had a baby in the states. I’ve received both fantastic and poor care in both countries. Poor care meaning not in terms of the medical equipment used but the individual staff. They’re human and have good days and bad days. Staff are human, show emotions when they shouldn’t. Both countries are equal in terms of humanity. Staff in the US saved me and my unborn child’s life when I had severe Covid. I had pneumonia. They were very thoughtful and careful with me. My C section here was phenomenal. Had absolutely no issues. My daughter also has heart issues and her cardiologist in Florida is fantastic. Just thought I’d say this for anyone wondering
They don’t see you as a dollar sign, the treat and respect their patients. I always get a kick of asking permission to do things and treat them. I find it totally awesome. Here in the states they would be stiff shirt about things.
Those nose bleeds from heart meds, including, beta blockers are no joke. I'm so thankful his stopped on its own and they were able to do a procedure to prevent further ones. Sounds like he has an amazing wife in Dianna.
Eddie sus broke my heart... my mom died at 73 and also his hands looks just like my mom´s, big, full, kinda White but with a Lot of Marks? in them, when they showed his hands i could not stop crying
Wendy is th perfect example why you should always answer your phone, even tho you dont know the number. It could be something serious. Or someone borrowing a phone trying to reach you... Always answer.
I have to say that refusing to take a call just because you don't recognise the number is absolute insanity. I have heard of other people with this attitude too ... people who have family, possibly children or friends, any of whom might be desperate to contact them using a borrowed phone because, for whatever the reason, their own is not working and some kind person has said, "here, use mine." Or, as in the case of our injured paraglider, it could be any emergency service needing to contact you urgently. Declining a call just because you don't recognise the number is not very smart. This unthinking mindset nearly cost Wendy the chance to be with her husband when he most needed her.
People who engage in extreme sports should have to take out private insurance---though I don't know how the government could enforce this. One couldn't simply refuse to treat such people or bill them for hundreds of thousands as they do in the rapacious U.S.
@23:35. First it was fear of the blacks, then the Irish and now, it appears, it's the turn of the Muslims. And the country still wants to be considered 'Great' 😢
To be completely honest, one of my friends actually dressed up like pretty much as a woman whatever that even means, and he was hotter than his own mom 😂
On Feb. 1st I had a STEMI heart attack. I've watched these videos for quite some time and I am absolutely amazed at the difference in care here in the States compared to St. George's. The doctors and nurses on that side of the pond are saints. Here, you're treated like a nuisance, at least where I was admitted.
That is so sad, you deserve too be treated with kindness and respect. I mean without patients they wouldn't have jobs. I'm sorry you were treated so poorly.
In defense of US hospitals, the hospital in my area has an excellent, kind, thorough staff. If you are not treated well, speak up . Contact the the Board if Directors, the hospital Administrator, everyone you can think of. Have other people complain also. Everyone deserves good medical care .
Here in America there is such a nursing shortage. I went in for scheduled major back surgery. I was up walking a few hours after surgery. However, to have a Nurse visit unless I rang the bell and waited; sometimes up to a half hour was unheard of. I do have insurance and upon receiving just the hospital bill (not the Neurosurgeon, the Thoracic Surgeon, Anesthesiologist’s bills) what it cost to just walk in the hospital I about passed out!! The cost…$60,000!! Our Healthcare system is horrible and needs to be fixed!!
I had a NSTEMI on Dec 4th 2022 & while they were doing tests for that found that I have stage 4 rectal cancer (which has now spread to my liver & both lungs) then on Aug 4th 2023 I had a stroke...I get taken to the ER at least once a month by ambulance for my serious nausea, extreme vomiting & my out of control pain levels & extremely high troponin levels (happens when you have NSTEMI heart attacks) only to be pushed right back out the door after receiving 1 bag of saline fluid for dehydration & 1 shot for my pain & THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN TESTS THEY DO....The Dr's & health care here in the states is all about GREED & PROFITS now which is very sad because people are suffering & dying because of it....
@@dawnhogan-poe2135 you are spot on. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of that. :(
He was calling for his Wendy when he was in the scanner. That’s so sweet.
I just had a angioplasty done and I thought they were going to put in a couple of stents in my arteries because of being a type one diabetic for 53 years they said my veins weren’t strong enough to have the stents in them, so now I’m going in for heart bypass surgery and I’m scared. as of June 2/21 I no longer have my husband as he suddenly passed away and he was my rock my strength. This is the biggest operation that I’ve ever had and I am scared. I have my two adult sons, but it’s not the same as having your partner, your mate, the love of your life by your side.
When I see scenes between husbands and wives on the show, it really affects me because I no longer have it. I am happy that these couples still have it. When you don’t have your hubby, you feel quite alone in this big world.
My stepdaughter passed recently of cancer. When she was in the hospital in our town, I was shocked with the terrible care. But when she was sent a couple hrs away, that hospital was awesome. So it really depends on the area. It’s not an entire US thing.
The paraglider was so lucky to have those serve injuries to be able to walk again. How incredible are those surgeons to put him back to gather again. The paramedics and doctors getting him to the hospital. The doctors and nurses in ED to stabilise him and figure out his extant of his injuries. What a team they all are.
Ed and Des are true true friends I’m so happy they get to keep being there for each other. Graham and Diana I’d like to meet. Martin was a champ
What a beautiful friendship the two men have
I lost my my beautiful best friend Meredith to the same cancer in 1997 aged just 34: leaving 2 little girls. I truly never thought that the cancer could ever take her, she was so strong, vibrant, hysterically funny, strong willed, sassy and gorgeous. We had been on this trip together, chemo (eventually into her spine), a failed bone marrow transplant and a miracle pregnancy after all of that chemo. I was suffering from migraines due to stress and she was so worried about me, and felt bad that her health was affecting me, the beautiful soul. The most loyal, loving, honest and giving friend that I could ever have, and I miss her every day of my life still. We were all cheated by her being taken from us, none more than her girls, the youngest of whom was only 2 and doesn’t remember her mum and how much her mum adored her. Her older daughter was 13, and is a mum now, with a lovely son and 2 very sassy little girls of her own. Oh how Merri would have loved those children, and I wish that they could have experienced her for themselves, but I know that she sees them and they talk about her, as does my entire family as she was so loved. I had 2 stillborn babies after Merri died, my daughter is Ashley Meredith and I know she will be caring for them for me until I get there. Oh my darling girl, you are still so loved and missed. I could never have had a better friend in my life and am so grateful that you were and will always be a part of me. My best wishes to the lovely Irish boys, friendship is such a blessing.
The care of this staff is nothing short of angelic. True gifts from God.
35:54. Yes they are absolutely wonderful!!!!!
I worked for 45 years as a registered nurse in the US. 30 years of my career in the Emergency Department. In the beginning 95% of our patients were grateful and appreciative of the care they received. In the last 10 years interactions with patients and their families became extremely frustrating for all of us delivering care. People became so rude and demanding and threatening. Verbally and physically. Rarely did I hear “thank you”. And to be honest, it wasn’t every patient, but definitely the majority.
However, I loved my career and am grateful that I was in a position to help those who needed it even if they didn’t recognize it at the time. It’s a very difficult career, emotionally, mentally and physically.
Thank you so so very much for being there, providing your knowledge and care to patients and their families. I too truly feel that people working in the medical/healthcare field are absolutely angelic. I unfortunately have become very much acquainted to the healthcare system in Canada. I have spent a good part of the past three years in hospitals and I must say nurses are absolute warriors. Hospitals simply couldn’t run without nurses !!! So Thank You for all that you’ve given of yourself. 💜💜💜
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its the US, not surprise
Thank you for all of the care that you provided in your career. I am a cancer survivor and one thing that helped me during treatment was to focus on how fortunate I was to have skilled and compassionate providers caring for me. I cannot fathom being unappreciative and ungrateful, much less rude. I hope you can focus on the good memories and just let go of the rest. God bless you.
@@carlaperez9596 thank you very much.
The parasailed and his wife are such a beautiful wonderful couple ❤.
I enjoy these very much - thank you. Live in NZ and don’t sleep very well due to the death of my husband recently so these are a god send at the right time of night for me so thank you again very much!
I'm very sorry you are hurting so much. Yes part of trial is reaching out for comfort where we can. I've lost my husband and my son. I do hope you have people who really care about you❤. (I'm in NZ too)
My condolences on the loss of your husband. Losing someone we love is so difficult! Sending you love from Canada. ❤️🩹🇨🇦
@@iagree5313What terrible losses you've been through! I can't imagine how that must feel. My deepest sympathy to you and your family and friends. Be gentle with yourself as you mourn. Sending you love from Canada. ❤️🩹🇨🇦
Sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry for your broken heart😢❤
What do they teach men in the UK, that share their feelings. I’ve noticed so many men on these episodes sharing their love they have for their wives or partners. It’s so sweet!!
Graham and his wife are such lovely people
I worked 20 years in a neuropsych hospital working with comatose and head/spinal injured people. Martin's recovery from his traumatic injuries is a bonified miracle. It rarely goes that well. He's been blessed.🕊
I was really moved by the love those two older men share for each other, and I was really happy, and surprised, at the outcome of such a critical situation, may they stay together happily many more years.
Graham loves his wife so deeply. ❤
I must admit that these people seem so considerate and compassionate, and they well may be but we all act differently when we are being filmed . So let’s keep that in mind. It would be wonderful if all people were that kind and caring.
I looove Graham and Diana!
Medical professionals are worth their weight in gold…
To everybody who does work like this and shows genuine care and other people all I can say is God bless you
I am so amazed at how organized these people are. They are blessed!
Martin's journey was amazing.
Having health care providers is a blessing to have.
Excellent work and great outcomes. Well done.
Life is too precious to be taking unnecessary risks
I am so happy that everything turned out good for these people.
God bless.❤️🙏
Well done to all doctors and nurses, paramedics for looking after these patients so they all recovered. Thank you ❤ from me in Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤❤❤
Hello, from PNW US, Oregon!
Thank God Martin is okay and walking
A very simple "Thank you" can melt even the coolest heart! Say it often, these folks deserve it. I adore all the back stories and hearing all about the different lives, so interesting! Thanks, keep these video's coming!
Those Irish gentlemen were suffering so, but were so good to one another.
Beautiful smile little one
I really love this show! I watch it every day: it helps us have empathy for others. And each episode has lovely perspectives of 4 peoples lives coming to A & E.
Graham is awesome. What a dream career.
To all staff. You are all amazing!! Thank you!! ❤
I like watching these videos. I'm so sad for Martin he broke a lot of bones. I'm praying for all of them tho.❤
The doctors at st George's hospital are on the ball doctor's who Care and help
That curled phone cable on the red phone drives me crazy.
Me, too. 😂
Gosh I’m so glad they all made it thru ❤
True that in many places!
It’s amazing the stories
Lots of comments about how different UK and US hospitals are against each other. I feel like unless you’ve used both systems you can’t really say one is better than the other. I lived in the UK for 29 years, lived in the US for 4 years now and have had a baby in the states. I’ve received both fantastic and poor care in both countries. Poor care meaning not in terms of the medical equipment used but the individual staff. They’re human and have good days and bad days. Staff are human, show emotions when they shouldn’t. Both countries are equal in terms of humanity.
Staff in the US saved me and my unborn child’s life when I had severe Covid. I had pneumonia. They were very thoughtful and careful with me. My C section here was phenomenal. Had absolutely no issues. My daughter also has heart issues and her cardiologist in Florida is fantastic.
Just thought I’d say this for anyone wondering
They don’t see you as a dollar sign, the treat and respect their patients. I always get a kick of asking permission to do things and treat them. I find it totally awesome. Here in the states they would be stiff shirt about things.
there’s plenty of doctors and nurses who respect and care for their patients here in america
The Asian doctor has the most beautiful skin. She is gorgeous!
Johnny cakes for president. This man is pure gold and we need to protect him at all costs love❤😂
Ty that was GREAT God bless
Thank you for posting!❤
Poor Eddie and Des feeling obliged to still pretend they are not a couple after so many years. They seem like lovely gentlemen.
I was starting to think I was the only one that caught onto that
Too bad😪
Because men can't have loving feelings for each other that aren't sexual?
Its so weird to me that I am a nurse and deal with all this IRL. But, watching it on a screen turns my stomach 😂
You are very empathetic. Makes for a good caregiver
Where did poor Diana ever get such a bruise on the side of her face! 😮😢
Could be dental surgery of some kind?
❤❤love Santa looking guys❤❤
That old guy "Eddie" 46:36 looks like the old man off Modern family :O - his names Eddie too!
Those nose bleeds from heart meds, including, beta blockers are no joke. I'm so thankful his stopped on its own and they were able to do a procedure to prevent further ones. Sounds like he has an amazing wife in Dianna.
Eddie sus broke my heart... my mom died at 73 and also his hands looks just like my mom´s, big, full, kinda White but with a Lot of Marks? in them, when they showed his hands i could not stop crying
🙏❤️💫
……think that HEMS Dr speaking the handover of the injured hang glider was an Aussie! Yay!
Whenever i see those helicopters i think of the future king of 🇬🇧
He's alright just has every bone in his body broken! Poor guy
Let's face it, this is an exhilarating but very dangerous sport.
And who pays?
The pervasive camera coverage must affect the quality of care given. What happens when the camera are not being used.
The staff and patients continue to give and receive excellent care. It's not just an "act" for the cameras. It's who they are.
Wendy is th perfect example why you should always answer your phone, even tho you dont know the number. It could be something serious. Or someone borrowing a phone trying to reach you... Always answer.
Dr Emir HAS to have Bajan roots lol Nothing sweeter than a Bajan accent. Big up to you buddy.
act like a servant..BOW
That is it with wite man
7:47 asking for it.
Just goes to show that you can't deal with all unknown incoming calls by ignoring them. One day it will be the hospital about your loved one.
Whats a Registrar?
A junior qualified Doctor
@@pennyjones4954 thank you. So that means a new doctor? Like a person that just got the liceses to be a doctor?
@puglover7985 yes, they're licensed and upgrading their qualifications.
Hell man, I would’ve totally dressed in a skirt and done the whole wig thing and whatever else I’m come have fun once in a while
I have to say that refusing to take a call just because you don't recognise the number is absolute insanity. I have heard of other people with this attitude too ... people who have family, possibly children or friends, any of whom might be desperate to contact them using a borrowed phone because, for whatever the reason, their own is not working and some kind person has said, "here, use mine." Or, as in the case of our injured paraglider, it could be any emergency service needing to contact you urgently. Declining a call just because you don't recognise the number is not very smart. This unthinking mindset nearly cost Wendy the chance to be with her husband when he most needed her.
People who engage in extreme sports should have to take out private insurance---though I don't know how the government could enforce this. One couldn't simply refuse to treat such people or bill them for hundreds of thousands as they do in the rapacious U.S.
I was in bed by 10.pm
@23:35. First it was fear of the blacks, then the Irish and now, it appears, it's the turn of the Muslims.
And the country still wants to be considered 'Great' 😢
It's a culture clash, not racism. The Muslim worldview is not compatible with egalitarianism and democracy.
40:10 I wonder how she got that nasty bruise.
To be completely honest, one of my friends actually dressed up like pretty much as a woman whatever that even means, and he was hotter than his own mom 😂
Why is the entire side of Diana’s face a huge bruise. I wish someone would ask her!
This episode was awesome!, awww 🥲glad everyone is on the mend