At the end of last year, I had a nasty fall. I was transferred to Esperance Health Campus via ambulance. When I fell flat on my back onto the hard ground, I felt something go pop in my back and a warm sensation came over my body. The ambulance crew were amazing and very careful in the way they treated me. The nursing staff were kind and caring. The Doctor who attended me, in my opinion, was another story.
I will never forget the words they spoke to me after assessing me - that I don't warrant an x-ray or CT. They then proceeded to ask me to get off the bed and walk around; which I did although it was very painful. I was sent home with pain relief. I was told to see my GP if it didn’t improve.
Two days later, I was feeling worse and saw my GP who was very understanding. I was sent for a CT and the result was fractured T12. I am very very lucky not be in a wheelchair. I spent 3 months in a brace and am no longer able to work.
I will never forget those six words. I believe this could have been a very different outcome.
"Back injury"
About: Esperance Health Campus / Emergency Department Esperance Health Campus Emergency Department Esperance 6450
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