Getting to a clinic is always a stressful experience, so by the time we got to the clinic appointment we were frazzled. (referred in 2021, seen in 2026!).
It was a hot day and catching the train meant a long walk up to the O block driving a power chair - anyway all that aside, after getting X-rays which were difficult enough, due to mobility issues, (and by the way no wheelchair space in Xray waiting area) we were ushered in to see a doctor (I presume it was a doctor as they did not introduce themself).
They were laid back in their chair didn't get up, no introductions, no questions - proceeded to tell my child what they thought their problem was caused by without even asking my child. Horrible experience. I felt they were not respectful, I felt they were arrogant and seemingly didn't have any respect for my child. It seemed to me they presumed they knew my child's body and how it functioned without asking them - from start to finish.
I was angry the minute we walked in and they were laid back in their chair arms behind their head seemingly didn't bother to be respectful and introduce themself and was checking their smart watch messages throughout.
"Appointment at the Spinal clinic"
About: Royal Perth Hospital / State Spinal and Scoliosis Service Royal Perth Hospital State Spinal and Scoliosis Service Perth 6000
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