I attended the ED at Kununurra District Hospital twice (first time around a couple of months ago, second time the other week) with a recurring skin condition. On the first attendance, I recall the Dr questioned me about illicit drug use which is simply not correct. I felt they did not have a close look at the lesions or address the extreme fatigue. I believe they then told me that blood tests at the Hospital were not reliable and to see my GP.
The visit recently, I was extremely upset with the lesions appearing again (they were erupting at the time). I believe the Dr told me that it was probably psychosomatic or that it could be Lymphoma, Leukemia and other nasty things. I recall they said they would not do a skin biopsy after midnight (I had just finished work) gave me a sedative and told me to see my GP.
I was lucky enough to get an appointment with my GP and as they had not seen the lesions when full blown before, they took photos, swabs, a biopsy and some blood tests. My GP prescribed antibiotics and cream which at the time of writing this, have already helped with healing and will review when results are in.
"Lack of care"
About: Kununurra Hospital / Emergency Department Kununurra Hospital Emergency Department Kununurra 6743
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