I attended A& E with a severe flare up of my chronic pain condition. I was referred by my GP as my normal medication was not working and I needed immediate strong pain relief. I was given no sympathy or compassion by the doctor. I was not treated effectively and was sent away with no treatment to manage at home having insufficient treatment while in A& E. This meant I was left to suffer in severe pain for a number of days with no effective pain relief. I don't think the doctor did a proper assessment and I felt treated as though I was lying about my condition. I felt like the doctor didn't believe me or care about my pain. The experience has left me feeling angry, embarrassed and not wanting to return when I have flare ups in the future.
"Referred to A&E but left without help"
About: Lincoln County Hospital / Accident and emergency Lincoln County Hospital Accident and emergency Lincoln LN2 5QY
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