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Good news – I was in and out of there in less than 2 or 3 mins.
I was greeted by an extremely miserable & rude receptionist who told me I can’t come to the hospital for bloods as they don’t do GP blood referrals any more. I politely but firmly stood my ground. She shoved my request sheet back at me with a scowl. When the previous patient came out, I asked her if I was next, she rudely told me that she’d given me a blue piece of paper with a number on it – I search bag, chair (about 2 feet away from her, so I hadn’t gone far) , pockets etc – nothing while she smirked at me and eventually said ‘Well you’re next anyway, so go in and by the way, we’ll charge your GP surgery for this’ – On arrival, she had a good read of the tests needed – LFTs CR&E & HepatitisC VL – She looked at me like I was a slug just crawled out of the ground.
Anyway, I went in and medic was just getting a large needle out, so I announced “I am a tricky one and I would like a butterfly needle” – He said no problem, it took him no time at all, 30 seconds or so, maybe even less. I had a good laugh and a joke with him and was possible a tad over the top with grattitude (hardly surprising with what I’ve had to suffer for the last 3 blood draws!) He also said that GPs can refer patients there for tests if they are ‘difficult’ – Job done.
Results should be back in time for me to take to consultant next week, hopefully. Pleased
I am posting this in such detail case any health authority people in the UK read it and know what we have to go through sometimes. The things I have been through over my time since diagnosis lead me to believe that stigma against HepC patients comes in many guises. When I am better, I will be writing it up and presenting it somewhere – It’s just not acceptable to be treated rudely – I mean, why?
Hi Debs , Sorry to hear the med change is a pain – it sounds like you’re doing the right thing by relaxing and walks with sea air.
Are you using the home BP machine? Many people have said their BP comes up higher on those, have you popped into the GP to check? May be an idea?
Still, nothing wrong with a nice bit of calming relaxation, this is all I feel like doing now I’ve entered my third week of treatment (!) – Unfortunately, I have so much to do, but as soon as it’s done, I just want to sit and read. Organised things need doing in the morning after taking pill and Mrs Zippety-Dooh-Dah ! I am finding it easy to relax in the evening, real easy ha ha
If you get anxious at night, you can always send me a tx, I’m often awake quite late.
Wow – That ‘s totally awesome !!
Respect to Dr F
MonkMed too !
Hey, let’s not forget the patients on Redemption
Don’t worry DT, they weren’t on my shopping list
Seriously though, the one the last nurse used was GIGANTIC – don’t think I’ve ever seen such a big one
Thinking she saw ‘Patient has HepC ‘ warning and decided to distance herself as much as possible, think it was just too big for my little vein
The previous nurse was very nervous there too, Yep, I ‘m better off at the hospital, I hope !Thanks for your concern, it’s appreciated.
LG
Hey CC2B – it’s in there somewhere
I think quite near the beginning
Argggg Indeed DT!
Will ask for a blue butterfly I thinkHave requested bloods at hospital instead of GP surgery, they do it all day there, even if further away and a longer wait.
Last time really messed my arm up for a few weeks over Christmas, don’t fancy that again !
