HEALTH COACH - Patient dies after 54 years in the same hospital Airdrie

HEALTH COACH -

 Patient dies after 54 years in the same hospital Airdrie  

 

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James Morris was admitted to the Wester Moffat Hospital when he was only 21 years old

 
 
 A former soldier considered the oldest patient in the UK died after spending 54 years in the same hospital. 
 
 James Morris was admitted to the hospital with a broken leg in 1962 But he never went home after suffering a cardiac arrest on the surgery table. 
 
 He was left in a vegetative state after the operation and was transferred to the Wester Moffat Hospital in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. 
 
 The army veteran, who could only say three words, died in April of 75 years. 
 
 His brother Karl Morris, 62, said that a staff member of Wester Moffat had suggested that no one had been cared for in one person. A hospital longer than James , Who was only 21 years old when he was admitted. 
 
 Karl Morris of Coatbridge said: "Over the years we have found a way to communicate with him." He was mentally mentally but could not communicate with us. 
 
 "He never learned to say three words ag Ain - his three loves -" house "," pub "and" horses ". 
 
 "We often took him on vacation to Britain and the hospital knew how much he liked the pub so they even drive him over there time and time again. "
 
 





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James Morris was left in a vegetative state after undergoing cardiac arrest during a leg operation

 
 
 James Morris was serving in the Scottish gun regiment, the Cameroonians, in Germany when he was injured in a car accident. 
 
 He only broke his nose and thigh bone in the accident But part of his brain was closed during the operation on his thigh. 
 
 Helen Ryan, nurse in charge at Wester Moffat, said: "Our condolences are with Jimmy's family at that time." 
 
 After spending so long at the hospital, Jimmy touched the lives of many. He has been a good confidant and a great character and will be deeply missed by all Heather Ward members. "
 
 The Wester Moffat Hospital confirmed that Mr. Morris had spent 54 years in their care after spending two years in other hospitals. 
 
 
 
 An NHS spokesman said they were not aware of the absence of more than 54 years in an NHS hospital. 
 
 Karl Morris congratulated the "incredible" Staff at Wester Moffat for the care they gave to his brother. 
 
 He said: "Everyone at the hospital was exceptional, taking care of a man throughout his life is something and we could not be more grateful to the NHS 
 
 "This was a place for disabled youth and over the years I have seen countless patients and staff come and go. 
 
 "We made sure that he came out during the Years to live as fulfilling possible life and even until the week before his death we broug He is at home to Visit. "
 
 







 
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