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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi there,
I am meant to go into a private hospital in just over four weeks time- I have requested the same Dr from my last admission- they said they can't guarantee I will see this Dr, depending on numbers when I am admitted etc. I am feeling a bit disappointed. I don't know what to say to them?
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MagicAntSenior Contributor
Hi there @oceangirl, do you visit the doctor from your last admission outside the hospital? For me, I insisted on seeing my regular psychiatrist when I was admitted to a private hospital (he consulted there) to maintain my continuity of care, and although I had to wait a few extra days before my first consultation, I got to see him.
Let the staff at the hospital know how important it is for you and your health to see the same doctor, and I am sure they will do their best to accomodate your wishes. If it is a private hospital, then I am sure you should have an important say in the management of your health.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi @MagicAnt
No I don't visit the Doctor outside of the hospital- as the hospital is interstate. I have delayed my admission because I am going overseas and prefer to be admitted when I return because I am landing back in Australia interstate, it made sense to be admitted then.
Most Doctors admit there regular patients and I would have requested to see my regular treating Dr too, for the reasons you have stated- continuity of care.
When I phoned them yesterday I requested to be under her care and today I phoned the person who did the assessment, and she said that they can't guarantee I will see the Dr I requested because of numbers(how many patients she is seeing when I am admitted).
I think I have given them enough notice ie 4 weeks to ensure I have the same Dr- I could phone and speak to the intake manager and put my wishes forward to her. I though the patient had the choice of Dr when being admitted into a private hospital.
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KurraSenior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi @Kurra
Good to hear from you. The person who I spoke to, said to me she put a note in my clinical notes. The other option I phone the intake manager and ask what the process is to make sure I am talking to the right person? I think I will be disappointed if I don't see her that is my only concern. I know I should have no expectations that way I will not be hurt or disappointed.
Are you still taking the same medication??
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KurraSenior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I think about 12 months ago, on the BB board @Kurra
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KurraSenior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
It mite be the one for anxiety (lex***o) . I think you said it helped with sleep too. I am so happy that you are doing so well. Atm I can't see the progress I have made @Kurra
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KurraSenior Contributor
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