My first serious experience with polycystic kidney disease won’t be forgotten!
I was in a remote location over 1000kms away from home in a truck. I was developing a urine infection and fever etc, passing blood and I was unsure if I had burst a cyst or had a stone or both.
It was incredibly difficult driving back and after showering, I went straight to the hospital. I wish to god l knew then what I now know.
I sat in the A&E covid tent for around two hours witnessing what I recall being the most dysfunctional process yet! Two years of covid and I felt I was watching like it’s yesterday start of training. It seemed each staff member was doing one of three jobs, wandering around, wondering who’s done what. If any person is unable to take 1/details, name, DOB, address, Medicare and then details of the problem and finally allergies 2/ do a RAT test 3/ do the results, then I question if they should be there.
It appeared no one was in charge whatsoever. It seemed people just stood at the door as instructed and left to just stand. I recall one very dramatic patient was seen in record time. Finally, after around two hours, I was allowed inside. Half an hour before anyone sitting there went in (with just one doctor).
After hours and hours I left, with my infection, happy to be away. If you think I’m sitting there all night, think again.
I know nothing about health care, but I know this- I didn’t get any health care. If people just need a prescription, I feel they don’t need an eight hour wait! it's very shameful in my opinion.
"Pain on top of pain"
About: Fiona Stanley Hospital / Emergency Department Fiona Stanley Hospital Emergency Department Murdoch 6150
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