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My accident

Posted By attendantmk73

"My accident"

About: Hospital in the Home (Bass Coast Health) Wonthaggi Hospital / Emergency Department

(as the patient),

So recently I had a heavy fall at home bringing in fire wood. Ambos who were fantastic, took me to another hospital and after 5 hours sitting I had not been triaged and no pain relief.

I went to the doc the next day and after xrays found a fracture in the shoulder we went to Wonthaggi Hospital. We got there at in the evening and was back home by around 2 hours later. Very happy with everyone and all explanations.

Around a week later I developed cellulitis and after 2 courses of oral antibiotics my doc sent me off to hospital again. This time we met the absolutly awesome team at Hospital in the Home. I had an iv antibiotic drip attached and we went back everyday for 3 days to change the fluids.

These people made me feel safe, cared for, positive about the treatment and informed. I cannot recommend them enough. They also made my partner feel relief. Thankyou you ladies and gents are brilliant. Cheers attendantmk73  

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Response from Jan Child, CEO, Bass Coast Health 7 months ago
Jan Child
CEO,
Bass Coast Health

Submitted on 6/09/2023 at 9:54 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 7/09/2023 at 9:54 AM

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Dear attendantmk73,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your lovely feedback. I hope your shoulder and cellulitis are both healing well, and I hope after all of that, the fire was worth it.:)

Our HITH and ED teams will be really stoked to read your feedback so again, thank you. Of course, I am biased, I think they are wonderful teams, but I am also really proud that we have such skilled teams to provide you with what you need.

Take care of yourself, and as great as a wood fire is, remember that your safety is your priority. Falls can be life changing and we should do what we can to prevent them.

Kindest Regards,

Jan

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Update posted by attendantmk73 (the patient)

Thanks Jan, I am banned from brining in the firewood now. And yes a fall can be life changing especially weeks later when you are still discovering injuries, however small. Cheers, attendantmk73

Response from Jan Child, CEO, Bass Coast Health 7 months ago
Jan Child
CEO,
Bass Coast Health

Submitted on 8/09/2023 at 9:21 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 9:28 AM

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Ha ha ha! You obviously have a caring person in your life! Make sure ladders are banned as well:)

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