I was taken to Hedland Health Campus recently for injuries related to mental health. The doctor prescribed me 500mg Panadol and 30mg codeine, with no instructions. I am suffering from a concussion - even though the doctor knew I received blunt forced trauma to the head, neck and shoulder.
The doctor asked me to clamp down on a stick to see if my jaw was broken, and I complained about sore teeth. I asked them three times I believe for an ice pack, and no one gave it. That night I complained of migraines, I couldn't sleep, my shoulder was swollen and I have only taken three of the pills over two days. I was discharged without any of my other injuries being examined.
The registered nurse that took me through triage was very rude in my opinion, and even though I said I came in early this morning with police, they still asked me what was wrong in front of the other patients. I said I was hit repeatedly because I was in so much pain. I hadn't slept for 38hrs and complained about a sore head, lack of eating, having vision issues. I also suffer from anxiety and had said I didn't take my medication for the past two days. They gave me Nurofen, codeine and diazepan for sleeping, put a sling on me and told me to come back in the morning. I did not return as yet again I requested an ice pack, and no one gave one. I am too scared to return, even though I believe I am suffering from a concussion.
"No treatment"
About: Hedland Health Campus Hedland Health Campus South Hedland 6722
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