Having fallen flat on my face on Marble and experienced huge blood loss after tripping on a rug - being told By 111 to go to A & E ( but didn’t as knew their services would be stretched given the time of year) - however 3 days later the pain and swelling became too much - I was basically seen by a doctor who was dismissive - asked what I thought would happen - if I was a beautician and if my features mattered!!!! So condescending and sexist - Would he have asked that if I was a man? I said that I was in pain and concerned about the swelling as I may have fractured or broken my nose - his only response and examination was ‘well it looks straight to me’. This doctor not only fell below his duty of care but did not even attempt to reach any reasonable expectations of this. I was sent home told that I could have a broken nose, with more concern directed to if the bruising was making me cosmetically conscious ! I felt completely disregarded, belittled and treated in a sexist manner. No examinations of any kind were carried out apart from my blood pressure by the nurse upon arrival. Obviously I didn’t have any medical expectations of what the doctor would do as I don’t have knowledge in his field, however I expected to be treated with respect and my concerns to be at least looked at!
"Horrific bedside manner"
About: Dewsbury & District Hospital Dewsbury & District Hospital Dewsbury WF13 4HS
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