Admitted to St John of God Midland with severe pain and bleeding from the bowel. Unfortunately, had Covid at the time. Gave triage nurse list of my medications. In ED, had CT and then sent to ESSU. Was in that room for the rest of the day with no food and one bottle of water. Still no prescribed medications given.
Afternoon of the next day, sent to a ward where 4 people asked what medications I was on so a doctor could write them up. One medication was for high blood pressure and one, an anti depressant. By late day 2, I was upset as there were ongoing issues with fasting or not (was blamed on other nurses not sharing during handover) and medication, so a doctor came and promised me they would write up my medications.
Day 3 had my procedure after confusion with nurses not ‘knowing about it’ and once again the fasting debate. Pharmacist came to see what medication I was on (doctor who had made a promise to me, seemingly lied). Total of 5 people in 3 days had that information. Back to room after procedure, butter my bun and a staff member with their role on a sticker, swoops in and says I can't eat it. I know nurse was told I could, so this situation was the final straw. I was so upset, I discharged myself.
When I am in such a stressful situation, my mental health is tested and to not have my anti depressants I felt was disgraceful. Based on my experience, being a private patient made no difference.
"Failure to provide GP prescribed medication for 3 days"
About: St John of God Midland Hospital / Emergency Department St John of God Midland Hospital Emergency Department Midland 6056
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