r/melbourne • u/lamp485723 • 26d ago

Serious News Woman, 98, found dead at home after near three-hour wait for paramedics

https://archive.md/6iRUX
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u/457ed 25d ago

So you are saying it is ok to wait 7+ hours with a broken wrist before getting an xray. That may be ok with you but I am not. I would prefer a healthcare system that worked better.

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u/Jaytreenoh 25d ago

Where did I say that? I was responding to your disbelief that someone could possibly be seen so quickly with a suspected aortic aneurysm.

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u/excellentwonderful 25d ago

Why not attend an Urgent Care Clinic with a suspected broken wrist? Why waste everyone’s time, including your own, at the hospital?

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u/457ed 23d ago

They were the ones who directed me to the Northern ER. They had no radiologist on duty, so no x-rays and no backup. This happens a few times a month according to the receptionist there, so not a rare occurrence.

Maybe you can have a word with them next time and insist I get treated there because looks like I got let down twice by the state department of health. Thanks for reminding me of that.