Ward rounds happen fast
Consultants come once a day, briefly, and often when someone is half asleep. Writing things down is the single most useful thing a patient or a carer can do.
There’s a guide for this
Organisation & advocacy: keeping track when hospital moves fast
Hospital creates a ridiculous amount of information for a place where you are often tired, frightened, interrupted and wearing pyjamas.
Ward round questions and notes3 recommendations
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Ward rounds happen fast. Somewhere for your questions, and the answers you’ll want to remember afterwards.
Our favourite
A5 Pink Hardback Spiral Notebook with Pen
Under £10Guide price
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Ward rounds happen fast and often when someone is half asleep. Writing questions down beforehand, and answers afterwards, is the single most useful thing a patient can do for themselves.
Ward bathrooms aren’t generous with shelf space. Hang your toiletries up, within reach and off the wet floor.
Everyday favourite
Narwey Hanging Toiletry Bag
£10–£25Guide price
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A hanging wash bag keeps everything off shared surfaces and within reach. It is particularly useful when the trip to the bathroom also involves manoeuvring a drip stand, because the whole kit travels and hangs up in one go.
Why we chose it
Affordable, roomy and hangable — what more do you need?
For the hospital bag you’d quite like to come home with you.
An example of the type
Redamancy Luggage Tags with Privacy Cover, 4-pack — Light Blue, Grey, Black and Pink
Under £10Guide price
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Bags can get separated from their owners during ward moves, trips to theatre and the rush to get home. A name and contact number give someone a way to reunite you. A privacy flap keeps those details covered until they’re needed.
Why we chose it
The privacy flap covers your contact details, and the adjustable strap attaches to a bag handle. Our free inserts are designed to the listed 8.5 × 6 cm paper size.
