NHS Lanarkshire has suspended all visiting times at all hospitals and inpatient wards to limit the spread of coronavirus.The new restrictions will come into place from tomorrow (March 18) in a bid to protect vulnerable patients.The change is to further reduce the number of people attending the hospitals each day.Visiting will, however, be available in very limited circumstances – for example patients receiving end-of-life care or those accompanying partners during childbirth, following discussion and agreement with the senior charge nurse/midwife responsible for the clinical area or their deputy.Susan Friel, director of nursing for acute services, said: “We understand the stress this may cause in being unable to visit family members in
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