After several times calling GP Out of hours and spending 7 (which I was discharged without seeing a doctor because they were calling the wrong name) then 12 hours at the A&E,I was discharged from A&E with viral infection. It turned out that it was bacterial as I have already mentioned before.
The A&E doctor refused to request a scan that could have prevented a sepsis but instead they said that I should be mindful and remember that a scan can be harmful for my body. That led me from an initial light back pain into a pelvic infection that could have been avoided if a scan had been performed.
If I was pregnant it would have costed me my baby’s life. I believe septic shock often happens because doctors don’t listen to the patient’s initial symptoms. And fully trust on what they see on a screen instead of requesting exams that can exclude infections, like a simple culture from urine or vaginal swab.
"Not listening to the patient"
About: Royal Victoria Hospital / Accident & Emergency Royal Victoria Hospital Accident & Emergency BT12 6BA
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