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"Endometriosis care"

About: Albany Health Campus

(as the patient),

I’m a young adult, I have surgically diagnosed Endometriosis. I have been up to Albany hospital 3 times recently including one overnight admission due to what is believed as a flare up. Everytime I have been to hospital in Albany due to my condition I have been told there is nothing they can do and proscribed opieds.

Even after an ultrasound, which I believe doctors should know, Endometriosis doesn’t show in ultrasound. That is as far as investigating goes, I feel they're constantly doubting you on your own pain and feelings!

My first visit this flare up I had an urgent referral sent to gyno, I now have found out some weeks later it hasn’t been even triaged or seen, my symptoms have been agony (lost 10kg in a month), cannot eat, fainting, I can feel a lump in my stomach and the pain has left me in bed for days. But everytime ‘there is nothing we can do’ is said to me I am reminded of how horrible woman are understood how un heard I feel.

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Response from AHC Feedback, WACHS - Great Southern last week
AHC Feedback
WACHS - Great Southern
Submitted on 2/05/2025 at 3:25 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 4:07 PM


Dear hawkex44

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your situation is concerning, and we need to understand exactly what is happening. We apologise for any lack of communication and the delays in your care. It is not our intention to make you feel dismissed or doubted. Your symptoms and pain are very real, and we are committed to providing the necessary support and treatment.

To allow us to review your care, please contact me, the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Paul Mark on 9892 2657 to ensure your concerns are addressed promptly.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services. We are here to help and support you through this difficult time.

Kind regards,

Dr Paul Mark

Director of Medical Services

Albany Health Campus

WACHS GS

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