Abstract

This is the third of a series of three papers, presenting in her own words the experiences of Jane, an intensive care staff nurse, whose husband suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage. In parts one and two, Jane described the care her husband received in the accident and emergency department, in high dependency care, in her own ICU, and subsequently in a regional neurological unit. In part three, she completes her story and reflects on her experiences. Some of the issues arising are discussed through professional commentaries, which are offered in the latter part of the paper.