I presented to the ED one afternoon. I had worsening pain in my shoulder and arm that I suspected was a rotator cuff injury from manual work I had done a few days prior. The numbness and tingling in my hand was concerning. The triage nurse was great gave me a sling.
I got called through by a doctor and basically was told to go see my GP. They ordered an xray which I knew wouldn’t show much as I explained the pain was muscular. After the results came back the doctor just said to go home and take panadol. I went to hospital as I had taken a tramadol that hadn’t even touched the pain.
The doctor said they would get me a couple of Tramadol to get me through the weekend before I could see my GP. 40 minutes I waited, and had to leave as I was in so much agony before they gave me the pills. I am an Accountant and am in charge of a business that has a $20million turnover. I felt I was basically treated like I was a junkie looking for some pain meds.
I am now at home, thankfully my spouse has some medication to get me through (my spouse is awaiting knee replacements) as I can’t get in to see my GP until another morning, then an ultrasound will be days after that. The numbness in my hand is very concerning but it seemed to me that the doctor just didn’t care at all. I can hardly lift my arm, it has kept me awake for the last 2 nights. I felt very dismissed and just wish there was an alternative for after hours and weekend care as I would’ve paid to see someone and not be treated like that.
"Bad experience"
About: Geraldton Hospital / Emergency Department Geraldton Hospital Emergency Department Geraldton 6530
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