Having been a rheumy outpatient here for over 20 years (due to several autoimmune conditions) I have generally no complaints & have always had a fantastic service, however, recently, it has been difficult to get appointments -
I am supposed to see my rheumy every 3-6 months but had to wait 18 months for my last appointment. Depending on who you get to see (some rheumy's listen more to patients than others & one in particular is downright rude, will not listen to patients & is very condescending... so much so that my GP changed my Consultant. I understand that it's a very difficult job (autoimmune conditions are such a minefield & pinpointing specific ones is very difficult) but as patients, we are more genned up on our conditions than many of the rheumy's as we're the one's LIVING with these conditions & know how they affect us, so should be listened to more seriously.
"Generally Good"
About: Derriford Hospital / Rheumatology Derriford Hospital Rheumatology PL6 8DH
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