I had to be rushed into A and E earlier today. The whole building is clean and lovely, reception was nice. I was seen pretty quick which is unusual, and was in with the doctor also pretty quick. The doctor himself, Des, deserves a shoutout. Exceptional care, listened and seemed to care and want to help, took the time to explain everything and really helped.
After that is the problem, I was put on a drip and sat there for 5 hours pretty much with no help, the nurses really didn't seem too bothered. My drip wasn't flowing for more than an hour, no one even noticed because no one was around.
Eventually Dr Des came back around, told me a surgeon would be down to explain next steps. The surgeon never showed, I waited for hours again and not a sign. I got fed up, found Des to tell him i was leaving, he apologised and tried to help again but nothing could be done without the consultant.
All in all the visit was good but could be a lot better if the consultants actually put a move on like everyone else seemed to. Reception had all seats filled and you just know it's from waiting on consultants.
"waiting on consultants"
About: The Ulster Hospital / Emergency Department The Ulster Hospital Emergency Department BT16 1RH
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