"Neurology waitlist for 8 months, symptoms worsening, nothing can be done?"

About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Neurosurgical Unit Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Neurosurgical Unit Nedlands 6009

Posted by Emmmg39 (as the patient), last month

I was initially put on the SCGH neurology waitlist in March this year for a 7 day long migraine. Since then, my neurological symptoms have been worsening (ie. incontinence, nerve pain, lower back/ shooting spine pain) and nothing can be done since the referral was made by the SCGH ED, so my GP can't change my information. There has to be a way around this?

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Jodi Graham

Executive Director, SCGOPHCG,

Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group

Submitted on 21/11/2025 at 6:09 PM

Published on Care Opinion Australia on 24/11/2025 at 12:11 PM

Dear Emmmg39,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am very sorry to hear of the difficulties you have faced while waiting for an appointment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH).
If you need urgent care please care then please attend your nearest Emergency Department, or call 000. I would also like the opportunity to review your situation further and would encourage you to contact our Consumer Liaison Service (phone: 6457 2867 or email: CLS@health.wa.gov.au) to discuss your specific circumstances.
Kind regards,
Dr Jodi Graham
Executive Director, SCGOPHCG

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