40 minutes later, she reappeared, “I haven’t
forgotten you. I’ll be back with some pain
relief, just as soon as the doctor gives his
authorisation.”
Another 30 minutes ticked by. Care nurse
reappeared again. “I still haven’t forgotten
you. I’ll be back as soon as I have the
doctor’s permission.”
Finally, after another 20 minutes, Nurse
entered with ONE tiny tablet in a polythene
measuring cup. “Would you like some tea or
coffee, and some biscuits?” she asked.
“A glass of water and some tea, white, no
sugar, please