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About: Derby Hospital / Emergency Department

(as the patient),

Went to emergency twice in a bit over a week with two different issues. Upon being called in and greeted by the doctor, I was asked what's wrong as I explained my problem which had been going on for 12 months (this doctor also knew me from Derby Aboriginal Health Service - DAHS). I was asked have you seen the physician, I explained yes and what the result was. Then I was asked have I seen a psychologist. I was sent home, take Panadol, go make an appointment at DAHS. At this stage I had a common cold as well. Went back  for a sinus infection, was told second time in a week, I've checked your history here at Derby Hospital, you're in and out all the time. I haven't checked how many times you go to  DAHS yet. I was told, I asked you last time did you have any other problems and you said no. My reply was I thought it was the common cold, I work with kids. I take medication that interacts with my immunity system.  

This is not the first time things like this have happened, in my opinion, no wonder people don't like going to hospital for help.

I am so over feeling bullied by some doctors/nurses in this hospital, and being told it's all in your head. Quite a few things have happened to my family members at this hospital, saddens me to have to complain.

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Response from Rachele Ferrari, Operations Manager, Broome Hospital, WACHS Kimberley 5 years ago
Rachele Ferrari
Operations Manager, Broome Hospital,
WACHS Kimberley
Submitted on 3/04/2019 at 7:09 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 4/04/2019 at 10:18 AM


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Dear kilofx55,

Firstly I would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Patient Opinion. I apologise that the treatment you received was not to the standard you expect (and we all expect) from the Emergency Department on these occasions.

I have discussed your story with Dr Tim Dawbarn, our Senior Medical Officer and to allow us an opportunity to investigate this matter and discuss the other concerns you have raised, we would really appreciate it if you could make contact. Dr Dawbarn can be contacted on 9193 3343 or email wk.smo@health.wa.gov.au Alternatively you can contact me directly on 0419 043 610 or via email derby.operationsmanager@health.wa.gov.au

Your call would be very welcome and the information you provide will allow us to identify exactly where things went wrong. Please be assured of our commitment to address the issues you have raised.

Thank you again for getting in touch, we really appreciate it. Please be assured of our commitment to address the issues you have raised and I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Rachele Ferrari

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