It seems as if one of the consultants must find the whole case interesting, as it has been decided (in consultation with the patient) to keep him at the Hammersmith: he has now been moved to John Humphrey (wonder who he was) ward, which is for rehabilitation. He is in a bay of 3 (with bathroom), and has the bed by the window, which even means he can see the trains (could be the main line out of Paddington, but he doesnt think they are the right sort). He is annoyed that I consistently forget to bring him a street atlas, which is inhibiting him from working out exactly which trains are going past - like so many of the big hospitals what was a Victorian building (in this case next to Wormwood Scrubs prison) has been enormously expanded, and it really is quite difficult to work out which way you are facing (especially with August clouds so that the sun is not as much help as it might be).
He is persuaded that his mobile phone is a good idea, so is now in contact with the outside world. He is still having intravenous antibiotics three times daily Still some issues with sight and hearing, neither of which are quite back to normal yet, and obviously some infection in other parts of the system, but is noticeably improving every day. He is starting to rip through the reading material (magazines so far) so may need further supplies soon! Two of his friends e-mailed today and both made the assumption that he will have made friends with the resident engineer by now: I am sure the only reason it hasnt happened is that the cant walk that far yet!
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