Was rushed in with severe chest pains a week after surgery. Booked in within 5 mins and bloods taken, but that's when it went down hill.
Was put in a cubicle was told results will be back in a hour 2 and half hours later still not seen anybody not even a HCA to see if we were ok or if hubby wanted a drink.
Hubby went to ask what was happening told 4th in line will be an hour. So over and hour later nothing.
I spoke to nurse slightly annoyed I understand Friday night is busy but I came in with pains in chest was not asked once if I needed anything or how my pain was. Advised them I have epilepsy and need to get some sleep but difficult in the cubicle and if I were to stay in by the time I get to a ward it will be breakfast time. Was told I have been pushed further back and there are people who had been waiting over 4 hours. I hAve a 3 year old at home who at the time was being looked after my mum who is also ill..
Having to result in me self discharging still in pain.
I appreciate they may be busy but to check that I was ok, offer a drink. Very poor care I am affraid to say.
"A&E visit"
About: Torbay Hospital / Accident and emergency Torbay Hospital Accident and emergency Torquay TQ2 7AA
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