Based on my experience, Maroondah PAPU strikes me as some kind of funding scheme, because I feel it actually offers me no care, advice, therapy, counselling or any service that I believe cannot be simply googled.
In my opinion, there is no engagement, no suicide watch, I recall they provided suicidal patients with seemingly dangerous items like heaters with long chords, metal cutlery and forks made of wood which when twisted forms shape edges.
I believe the nursing station cannot draw line of sight to the patients and is sound proof to the degree you have to knock on the glass to get the attention of the staff. I felt unsafe my entire stay.
It seemed the staff do not offer counselling or sympathy, I felt they seem entirely focused on getting me out of the ward. I was given incorrect dosages twice, which I picked up, which I feel highlights the lack of attention. I was woken up to be given a ritalin at 8pm. Ritalin is, of course, a stimulant.
I cannot see why I would benefit from PAPU at all. In my opinion, the place is simply dangerous.
"No engagement nor advice"
About: Maroondah Hospital / Mental Health Adult Inpatient Units (IPU1 and IPU2) Maroondah Hospital Mental Health Adult Inpatient Units (IPU1 and IPU2) Ringwood East 3135
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