HOSPITALS!!!...
Chest pain...Waited over 6 hours Sat night to be seen and sent straight home.
History:
Been having chest pains, and was seen by the hospital in Dec for excruciating chest pain then a couple GP visits since with recurring pain. Had numerous ECG's, blood and pathology tests to rule out/confirm all organs are working fine. They are. Doctors aren't sure and had theory and prescribed stuff for possible stomach ulcer or similar. In the mean time requesting an ultrasound as visual on organs. Told if pain returns or gets worse go straight to hospital as they have all the equipment at their disposal.
So I arrive late Sat night and give detailed history of above so they know exactly where I'm up to with trying to find an answer. They do more blood and an ECG after about 45 mins. Then the Waiting...Waiting...as it gets light outside get called in. The doctor asks where the pain is and says "Your bloods are fine so I'm happy to let you go home. I'm thinking it is something to do with your Gallbladder so definately get the ultrasound done."
*******!!!:x:x
I told him ultrasounds are booked out for 2 weeks, and I'm hear because my GP said if the pain returns or gets worse go straight to hospital as they have all the equipment at their disposal. The pain has now been for 2 days (which is bad).
His reply "Sorry its Saturday night so you won't get an ultrasound. Ring around the coast, it might cost you a bit but someone should be able to squeeze you in sometime this week. I can prescribe something for the pain and tablets for the gallbladder to relax the area.":x:x:x:x
They could've told me that after 2 hours (the time to get blood results). Not wait over 6 hrs.
So it seems I have to put up with pain and still not knowing. Mild gallbladder problems should only last 15 minutes to several hours, mine is now 4 days and not getting better. My fault I was unlucky enough I went in on Sat night I guess. They should have a sign on the door like Dreamworld etc...Sorry but due to it being Sat night we don't have any ultrasound, or Orthopaedic surgeons (a guy with a broken hand was sent home to come back in the morning)
Woosaaa...That's my rant, thanks for those taking the time to read.
Cheers,
Allan