The article “Ocean View man threatens to sue hospital” (Fals
| Published date | 29 April 2021 |
| Author | richard brown, capricorn |
I’ve had no issues with him, on the contrary I respect him very much and his passion and duty of care towards me.
It’s a fact that the dispensary at False Bay Hospital is unable to supply one’s meds in full or in part.
So, I phoned the hospital on March 11 and 12 to determine if they issued private prescriptions. When I attended my scheduled appointment, I would have peace of mind having the private script as a safety net to either top up or get, in full, the required medication.
The hospital switchboard operator contacted my consulting doctor who told him they do indeed issue private scripts.
I then arranged for a third party who took time off work to collect me at home on March 18 at 5.30am. I was dropped at the hospital at 6am, becoming number five in the growing queue outside.
Approximately 7am, patients were allowed, in small groups, to enter for their observations for basic screening and to determine if scheduled appointments could proceed and the necessity to see your doctor.
The time line now moved to approxi
mately 7.45am.
I was informed to make my way to the general reception area and hand in my appointment card. I then waited while they retrieved my patient file and for my doctor to call me.
From around 8.15am, things rapidly went downhill.
I heard my name called and to my surprise and dismay another doctor appeared. I asked her where my doctor was. No reply
Someone who overheard me shouted he’s running an hour late.I told the other doctor (at this point I was unaware she was an intern) I would rather wait and see my doctor, as he is my doctor and has more experience. She took offence to that and called me rude.
She did a U-turn to return my file to reception.
I had to make a judgement call – my doctor could be delayed further – and I decided to tell her, okay let’s proceed. Another U-turn and as we both entered her consulting room, I noticed my doctor had arrived – Murphy’s law.
As I’d already been accused of being rude, I reluctantly proceeded with her. I asked her who I was talking to? She mumbled her surname.
It became apparent to me no preparatory work was done prior to the consultation because I was volunteering more and more information to assist her to make a diagnosis.
Due to erratic blood pressure and other health issues, I was doing my best to retain some composure to continue with the consultation.
I...
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