Hi a little help so I can help - Replys MAY trigger-

[whitedove]

Hi all, I havent been here for a while, but Im hoping that you can help me please.

I am doing a talk in 2 days for the Emergency department in Perths major hospital.

I want to know everything. NOT just presenting for SI. I want to know what you liked and what was a problem.

What did the staff do right, what did they do wrong... I know from my SI what affects me, but im one person only.

Please help, I want to make it better... somehow please.....

whitedove

[Chloé-Kiana]

Hi, i dont no where perths hospital is, and im not too sure whta you are looking for, but please pm me with any questions you have in mind and i will give you an honest anwer, im at a stage where talking about it wont trigger anything for me , so feel free to ask what you need to, hope i can help xxx chloe

[-Shae-Lynn*]

Last time I was in the ER the crisis team was amazing but when I had to talk to the ER doctor to get discharged he basically told me to grow up and to start taking responsibility for myself. Not helpful. He said it in the most demeaning way possible after making me show him my wrists. Not the best experiance ever.

[Kija]

erm what did the staff do right and what did they do wrong?

In dundee, i was refused stiches on several occasions (originaly told i needed them, then after finding out it was SI refusing) wich was harsh, because "whats another bad scar to someone like you?" was also accused of intentionally removing my stiches, i didnt, they just came out, they were on a joint, so yeah going to move alot arent they?!?! also was "forced" to show my other arm, they didnt believe what i told them, that it was the one cut! also one time, i knicked a tendon (think they're tendons, i get them and ligaments confused!) and because they ignored what i told them, and didnt check my hands mobility, they missed it. not nice.

but, in kent, the nurses were nice, treated me the same as if i'd fell and sliced myself on something random! they made no degrading remarks, didnt ask to see my other arm when i told them it was just the one. they asked alot of questions, some a bit uncomfortable, but necesary, but in a nice way! but actually checked me over properly, for tendon injuries etc. and were just really really nice and friendly and reasuring. offered the possibility of seeing some MH team. and eventually referred me to a MH team of my own! so they helped alot.

sorry thats really long, and i hope its what you were wanting. if not sorry for wasting your time reading this! hope your talk goes well!
xxx

[Breeze]

*trigger warning for this reply*




I've had good and bad experiances.
I have been refused stiches, and have an awful scar as a result. Had nurses tell me that the more scars I get the better as it is harder to cut thru scars so less damage the more I do it.
I've had police called on me despite being over the crisis but hospital wanted me on a police section.
I've been stiched without having the numbing jab as they said well you've already hurt yourself this won't be too bad. They don't get the fact that during the SI I don't feel it.

I have had my physical issues ignored, like I lost a LOT of blood and despite passing out and my obs being really bad I was not treated for that.
Resulting in becoming badly aneamic.

The MH nurses based there were great though. They knew me well (well 2 of them do) and they have always helped and listened to me.

The medical nurses and Drs are generally quite rude. I know they deal with a lot of trauma incidents there but mental illhealth is a problem also and often becomes an emergency and they should accept that we need their help at times.
Without Judgment or stigma thrown at us.