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To go to a&e?

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NotSureHowToProcess · 17/07/2024 21:06

Well yes I know I am but at my wits end.

I hurt my foot about 4 months ago. Still hurts, got an x-ray through GP and turns out that it is broken - displaced fracture (and something todo with a tendon I didn’t quite understand). The GP said they were urgently referring me to the fracture clinic.

I rashly thought urgent would mean in the next few days. But that was over a week ago and I’ve heard nothing.

I’m going slightly crackers does anyone know how long an urgent referral to the fracture clinic might take?

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sentfrmmyiphone · 17/07/2024 21:17

a&e are great for fixing things there and then.. broken leg, no problem put a pot on it, a cut to the hand.. whack some stitches in...

but for anything needed further treatment.. you are pretty much at the mercy of the dreaded waiting list!

all a&e would do is send you home, telling you 'you're on the list'.. and wave as you hobble out.

hope its sorted soon

Meowzabub · 17/07/2024 21:16

NotSureHowToProcess · 17/07/2024 21:13

Gosh sorry to hear about your son. Hope he is ok.

Get some crutches so you're not on it and wear soft shoes like ugg boots wherever possible. That will probably help with some of the pain in the meantime.

Zanatdy · 17/07/2024 21:16

No it’s not right to go to A&E to chase the referral, call up the clinic or chase via your GP tomorrow.

wheretoyougonow · 17/07/2024 21:15

You poor thing. If it's no worse then call your GP tomorrow and chase. If they are useless I would call the fracture clinic directly. It sounds like the referral hasn't gone through. It's usually quite quick in my area (have experience due to sporty children) Grin

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NotSureHowToProcess · 17/07/2024 21:13

Gosh sorry to hear about your son. Hope he is ok.

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NotSureHowToProcess · 17/07/2024 21:13

I know you are right - will chase the GP tomorrow. it just hurts a lot. Got all the pain meds just really want a working foot.

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Hankunamatata · 17/07/2024 21:12

You need to chase the referral

ItsVeryHyacinthBucket · 17/07/2024 21:12

My son was in A&E on Monday night and was given an “urgent referral” for paediatric surgery that night. I was told because of his age and the nature of his condition he’d be bumped to the top of the list. I applied for the offered consultation appointment first thing Tuesday morning, expecting it to be “within a couple of weeks” which is what the A&E doctor said.

It’s on 9th October.

Your foot sounds really painful, and I’m sorry if you get a similarly long wait. Can you afford to go private?

Meowzabub · 17/07/2024 21:12

I don't know what the a&e could realistically do. In all likelihood, you'll wait 8 hours just for them to poke at it, maybe wrap your ankle, and tell you to talk to your GP.

Have you got crutches to take the weight off it?

Kinneddar · 17/07/2024 21:10

If it's got significantly worse since you saw your GP go to A&E. If you're just fed up waiting - don't, phone & chase up your referral

Outandabout43 · 17/07/2024 21:08

Have you chased it with your GP. If your in significant pain and your foot is becoming swollen, white, red or warm to touch then go A&E. If it's pain and you need pain medications contact 111. If none of the above call GP tomorrow

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