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"Last-minute surgery cancellation"

About: Armadale Hospital / Same Day Unit

(as the patient),

My concern is organisation-related concerns. I am not happy at all, after keeping me in fasting and pain while I was waiting for the procedure. At the last minutes, I came to know that procedure is cancelled and I had to come back the next day.

I entered the outpatient room for my appointment for the treatment of a painful anal abscess. I waited for 45 minutes, after examination, the doctor advised same-day procedure and while in excruciating pain, they admitted me into the same-day surgery, where I was told by the doctor and staff that my procedure will be in the afternoon and I have to keep my fasting as this procedure needs anaesthesia.

I was told later in the afternoon that my procedure was cancelled and I had to stay in pain till the next day, I believe due to Armadale Hospital management decision.

I felt my whole day was wasted but still, I am going through the same pain which is accelerated and got headache, tiredness and full-body pain. This is a very frustrating situation, in my opinion, that it seems management is doing decision, I believe without doctor concern.

I want feedback on this and based on my experience, want the concerned person to be inquired. In my opinion, management needs more training. Since I suffered unnecessarily, I would like to know that the concerned person in your hospital has been reprimanded for this negligence.

Kindly let me know what, if any, action will be taken in this case.

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Response from Diane Barr, Executive Director, Armadale Kalamunda Group 3 years ago
Diane Barr
Executive Director,
Armadale Kalamunda Group
Submitted on 17/08/2020 at 1:12 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 1:13 PM


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Dear velacf37,

Thank you so much for bringing this matter to my attention. I can completely understand how distressing it would have been for you to be prepared to undergo surgery, only to find it postponed to another day. Our team in the Same Day Admissions unit are committed to providing quality and compassionate care. Your experience certainly does not support that you received the care and communication as we intend to provide it.

I understand Mary Ferrier, Director of Nursing, has contacted you to discuss the concerns raised in your feedback and more importantly offered our apologies for your experience with our Health Service.

I can assure you that this a rare occurrence for us to have to cancel patients’ procedures, as we are aware of the distress that can be caused by this, and we strive to only use cancellations as a last resort measure.

I would like to extend my sincere apologies that this was not communicated effectively to you on the day of your surgery. I can assure you that your experience will be shared with the Same Day Admissions unit to enable them to reflect on their communication with patients in future.

I am glad to hear that your surgery went ahead successfully the following day and I hope you are recovering well.

Kindest regards,

Di Barr

Executive Director

Armadale Kalamunda Group

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