My husband felt unwell at home. I tried to take his blood pressure which was so low it didn't read. Meanwhile, I rang the Geraldton hospital number and opted to talk to Health direct.
I finally got a very low BP reading with a pulse rate 3 times higher than BP.Health direct reassured and spoke to my husband saying to go directly to A & E.
Arriving at Geraldton Hospital we felt deflated as waiting room packed full.My Husband was seen in less than 15 minutes and taken through to a cubicle while I completed paperwork.
A & E staff we encountered, especially Emily, were incredible. The Doctor and nurses explained every step from the worst-case scenario to the best outcome. 9 hours later we left with a copy of the ECGs and referral to a cardiologist.
We had an appointment already booked with our GP for the next day.Also the next morning I rang the cardiologist's rooms and my husband was offered a telephone consult the same morning. Since then I have been successful booking all appointments required for my husband from echo doppler to angiogram.
In my opinion, Geraldton Hospital and related specialist serve our region extremely well.
"Service at Accident & Emergency in Geraldton Hospital"
About: Geraldton Hospital / Emergency Department Geraldton Hospital Emergency Department Geraldton 6530
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