This is Care Opinion [siteRegion]. Did you want Care Opinion [usersRegionBasedOnIP]?

"waste of time"

About: Queen Alexandra Hospital

I was referred to orthopedics from dermatology after my MRI showed problems with my neck. After waiting for almost a year to see consultant after I was booked into wrong consultant clinic I feel totally let down. I saw one of the consultants team who didn't go through my MRI, asked me irrelevant questions and then went to get consultant. When consultant came to see me I was told I couldn't be helped at this time and discharged. I saw consultant for less than 5 minutes, felt totally patronized and upset. No explanation was given about any sort of treatment and subsequent letters to consultant asking for explanations have answered none of my questions. As an ex nurse I am disgusted, I am still in a great deal of pain, experience numbness daily and am back to square one not knowing where to go from here

nhs.uk logo
Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from Debra Johns, Patient Experience Officer, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust 7 years ago
Debra Johns
Patient Experience Officer,
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Submitted on 25/07/2016 at 11:05
Published on Care Opinion at 13:55


I am so sorry to hear of the circumstances you describe and for the added distress your experiences caused. Please be assured that your comments will be shared with the area concerned.

If you would like to discuss this situation with a senior member of staff, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at PHT.Pals@porthosp.nhs.uk or via the free phone on 0800 9176039 and give them your details and they will be more than happy to help you.

Kind regards.

Debbie

  • {{helpful}} {{helpful == 1 ? "person thinks" : "people think"}} this response is helpful
Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k