Attened with servere chest and back pain @ 3am seen by nurse at 6am and given some pain relive then left in chair in middle of department for 2 hours then told Togo back into waiting room finally at 10.15 called in by Dr told had servere chest infection would need to be admitted but until they could find a bed would have to wait in waiting room at 1pm. when to find a nurse for more pain relief witch they refused to get for me at 2pm again asked for pain relief was called into waiting room with 3 other patiences when was given iv antibiotics but no pain relief finally at 4pm decided Togo to Pharmacy and get my own pain relief and I must say the pharmacy showed more concern and compassion then the entire staff in a&e finally at 5.30pm with no sleep and only the pain relief I had brought myself I walked out and will not attend again unless I have to
"disgraceful"
About: Blackpool Victoria Hospital / Accident and emergency Blackpool Victoria Hospital Accident and emergency Blackpool FY3 8NR
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