"8 weeks to send me a letter after it was written"

I was in hospital at the beginning of May where my care by the nursing staff had been excellent. Prior to discharge on the I was advised that I would receive a letter regarding results etc from the consultant in due course. Having had xrays and been quite unwell I was keen to make sure all was ok.

I received a call from the xray department in the middle of June to ask me to come in for another xray. Having received no information I was unclear as to why. The person on the phone advised that a follow up xray had been requested from the consultant.

I found this strange however I went along and was advised that the results should follow in about 3-4 weeks. I am generally an upbeat person but I have to admit to feeling a little worried.

Last week I received a letter from the consultant. It was dictated on the 26th May but typed up on the 19th of July! It confirmed the xray has shown something but medication should have taken care of the issue. It also mentioned a follow up xray next to which it had "awaiting results".

Last time I checked we are living in a modern world with modern communication methods. How on earth can it take 11 weeks from discharge and 8 weeks from dictation for a letter to be sent out! I wonder how long it will take for my follow up results. 3-4 weeks has long since past!