I was brought to A&E on the 30th August 2018 approximately 3.50pm by ambulance suffering CHEST PAINS and breathing problems. Initially nurses were fine and did all the relevant tests and x-ray.
Things changed when I saw an A&E consultant, who ask me what I wanted from this visit, (at this point no examination had taken place) I replied I would like to know what is wrong with me. He said you have been to A&E numerous times with the same complaint and seen lots of Consultants and nobody knows what's wrong with you. Other than a liver and kidney problem that you are being treated for (WHICH IS NEWS TO ME ).you must remember A&E is for sick people. We will wait for your blood test to come back and you can go home.
I suffer from a heart problem, blood clots on the lungs , COPD, hiatus hernia, as was told never ignore CHEST PAINS as you have previously had a heart attack.
I felt the doctors attitude was uncalled for , I was genuinely unwell
. I will never visit this deparment again as they have now made me to afraid to come here.
Rest assured should something happen that I need urgent care again it will not be at CROYDON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
"Frightened to ever visit A&E ever again."
About: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Thornton Heath CR7 7YE
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