Patient With Learning Difficulties Forced To Clean Floor With Toothbrush
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[quote]A patient with learning difficulties was forced to use a toothbrush to clean floors at a Northern Ireland hospital, according to a report.
An investigation by the Patient Client Council revealed the details of the allegation.
Fifteen people with a learning disability were interviewed about their experiences at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Antrim and Longstone Hospital, Armagh.
Two family members were also contacted.
The ward regime was described as 'hell' and relatives who visited said it was as if somebody had 'thrown away the key.'
One patient told researchers: "There were no birthdays in lock-up. You had to get up at 6am for physical training outside, no matter what the weather was like. You had to clean floors with a toothbrush."
The complaint was made when the patient was first admitted, they were then moved to another part of the hospital.
One testimony claimed: "Staff weren't nice to you there. You had to do exactly what you were told. There was no chance of getting out."
Another patient interviewed said: "I worked in the gardens. I like working in the gardens but you were escorted. You had no freedom at all. Like a prisoner."[/quote]
SOURCE: [url]http://www.u.tv/News/Patient-cleaned-floor-with-toothbrush/51e86737-1bd4-4f6d-a095-902b368cb602[/url]
Fucking dickbags.
[QUOTE]"I worked in the gardens. I like working in the gardens but you were escorted. You had no freedom at all. Like a prisoner."[/QUOTE]
They're treating the patients like maximum security offenders. Its disgusting.
I more concerned for whoever that toothbrush belonged to.
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