Viewpoint: Hunger in the midst of plenty

I am as familiar as most with the hubbub of the busy ward—telephones, bleeps, voices, and footsteps mixing among the sea of gatherings of uniformed people. But having been a recent inpatient myself, I now recognise what an illusion the bustling ward environment is. Being in hospital was the loneliest experience I have had and I felt I had no control. I entered hospital thinking that I would be cared for by fellow medics who would give me guidance and treatment for the short and longer term …