When I arrived at A&E, at 2pm, I was triaged promptly and referred to the liaison psychiatry team. I was seen by multiple nurses and a doctor during my wait, whilst being told twice that I was next on the list to be seen by the mental health team. I became very distressed whilst waiting for the team and at 8pm I decided to leave as I was exhausted and wanted to be in a comfortable environment. I felt very angry and upset that I waited 6 hours and was not seen by a member of the mental health team.
"Attending A&E due to mental health crisis"
About: Crisis Mental Health / Liaison psychiatry Crisis Mental Health Liaison psychiatry S10 3TH Northern General Hospital / Accident and emergency Northern General Hospital Accident and emergency S5 7AU
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