I was in an accident, although my treatment has been sufficient and above and beyond from the nursing staff there, was back-to-back fasting for multiple surgeries that I needed at ICU medical staff and I kept being postponed.
I was in complete and utter pain and agony and I had been for hours. I had not been prioritised even thought I was flown here for treatment via emergency services. I was here for acute reasons. I was exhausted and hungry and I felt your medical staff had no empathy or understanding.
I was admitted for a procedure on my ankle. That ankle I was booked in for 8 times. My procedure had been knocked back 8+ times. I wouldn’t find out until the end of the day when there was nothing left to eat. This constant postponing happened 6-8+ consecutive days back-to-back to which the dietitian team escalated up their concerns about my lack of nutrition from constant fasting. As a result of the constant delays and my malnutrition declining I needed a nasogastric and peg feeder to aid in getting me the nourishment I needed. I had never felt so let down by surgical staff before in my life.I’ve had to cancel other important priorities and I understand to an extent, however I was airlifted to RPH.
As understandingly sad that is for me and I feel depressed, I was also told I was going to be getting a block in my leg for my procedure and after my procedure to manage my pain relief and long-term goals recovery. Based on my experience, your staff don’t communicate well, at all, they have some poor bedside manners but mostly everyone else was ok.
"Ankle procedure and treatment"
About: Royal Perth Hospital / Intensive Care Unit Royal Perth Hospital Intensive Care Unit Perth 6000 Royal Perth Hospital / Orthopaedic Surgical & Trauma & Spinal Care Ward 3H/5G Royal Perth Hospital Orthopaedic Surgical & Trauma & Spinal Care Ward 3H/5G Perth 6000
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