Reeneenay . How awful - when will these hospitals realise that a little bit of compassion goes a long long way - in actual patient outcomes. Sorry to bring your past experience up - sounds very much like a long, lonely, painful night I had - I can only imagine that would be really playing on your mind. I guess, though, if the hospital is going to insist on DH leaving, then make sure you ride that buzzer and don't stop until you get the help you need. xxx