"Waiting time"

This is in no way aimed at staff working at the department, it is in frustration of the waiting time for the appointment to take place once the referral was made to the department. I feel waiting 18 months to receive an appointment is unfair and damaging to a patients both mental and physical health. I was told when I regularly contacted the department that my case was none urgent, having not seen a doctor during any previous thyroid related issues I was unsure how they had the right to say whether my case was urgent or otherwise. Today I finally had my long awaited appointment to be told I need an emergency MRI scan, to find out what is happening. This to me suggests it is in need of urgent attention. I have also recently received devastating news regarding my fertility journey. Again, strongly suggesting the two are linked. This review is to highlight the need to address such long waiting times in the need to support patients future health concerns.