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Relative prescribed medication to treat imaginary illness

Posted By geminitx63

"Relative prescribed medication to treat imaginary illness"

About: Queanbeyan District Hospital

(as a relative),

My relative suffers from mental illness and occasionally hallucinates having worms coming out of their skin. They send me photos of ‘how horrible’ it is. There is nothing there.

My relative goes to the local emergency department and most times is given sedatives to calm down. This time the doctor has examined them and obviously, in my opinion, not wanting to deal with the 'crazy' person, has prescribed anti-parasitic drugs.

I believe that not only is the doctor failing in their duty of care, they are also prescribing potentially harmful, unnecessary drugs, to a patient who is clearly not displaying any physical symptoms.

I am seriously upset and as I live in another state I cannot be there when these incidents happen. 

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Response from Care Opinion Australia 3 years ago
Care Opinion Australia

Submitted on 28/01/2021 at 10:35 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 10:38 AM

This response has been published by Care Opinion Australia on behalf of the Southern NSW Local Health District.


Dear geminitx63.

Thank you for reaching out to let us know about the care of your relative. It was distressing to read about their experience when presenting to Queanbeyan Hospital. I am concerned about their welfare and would like the opportunity to further understand about their experience. With the patient’s consent, we would like to see how we may be able to offer any care or assistance to them.

I would really encourage you to make contact with our Consumer Feedback line 1800 662 167 or email SNSWLHD-ConsumerFeedback@health.nsw.gov.au.

I hope that we may be able to have contact soon.

Kind regards,

Manager Community Engagement

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