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I want to rant about the emergency department and how judgemental the staff are at that place. It isn't only towards people with mental illness. What is it with emergency doctors and their harsh judgement towards patients?
My friend who had a compressed nerve in his neck went to Emergency last fall due to extreme pain. He waited about 9 hours to be seen by the doctor. He hoped they would give him Lyrica, not any narcotic drugs. The emergency physician accused him of drug seeking and wondered why he was there. WTF?
I've been judged harshly for showing up with mental health issues in the past, all at a specific TOH location. Their psych service is terrible and dehumanizing. I was offended and vowed never to return.
My most "pleasant" emergency visit was in Brantford, Ontario. I got cut at work and needed stitches. The staff treated me with respect and concern especially since my fear of the place caused my blood pressure to increase a lot.
It seems like the Emergency Department is a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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