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Misdiagnosis

Posted By bravopn94

"Misdiagnosis"

About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Acute Short Stay Medicine Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Emergency Medicine Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance

(as the patient),

I was rushed into hospital with a suspected blood clot in my lung as I was short of breath and had chest pain.

Paramedics were fantastic, along with A&E staff. One staff member said my d dimer blood results were high and that I had a blood clot, I then told family who were really concerned along with myself.

I was put onto ward 103 where the staff were appealing from the get go. I was put onto ward that deals with alcoholics and drug users, the whole nursing staff had little to no empathy.

I’ve been discharged home still with sob and chest pain I was getting iv morphine that was then reduced to paracetamol without any discussion when the dr did come it was as tho I was lying and was not being listened to. 

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Response from Elaine Brooks, Senior Charge Nurse, Short Stay Medicine, Unscheduled Care, NHS Grampian last week
Elaine Brooks
Senior Charge Nurse, Short Stay Medicine, Unscheduled Care,
NHS Grampian

Submitted on 07/03/2025 at 14:01
Published on Care Opinion at 16:17

Dear bravopn94

Thank you for taking the time to share your story via care opinion.

I'm sorry to hear of your experience.

If you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below

Regards

Elaine Brooks

Senior Charge Nurse

Ward 103, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

01224 550961

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Response from Mark Hannan, Head of Corporate Affairs and Engagement, Scottish Ambulance Service 12 hours ago
Mark Hannan
Head of Corporate Affairs and Engagement,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 17/03/2025 at 11:07
Published on Care Opinion at 11:07

Hi bravopn94,

I'm really sorry to read about your recent illness, that must have been so worrying for you and I hope you're recovering well.

I wanted to thank you for taking the time to post such positive and warm comments about our staff at the Scottish Ambulance Service who cared for you. It is lovely to hear that you thought they were fantastic.

Your kind feedback will be appreciated.

Take care,

Mark

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