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Consultant appointment

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pinkkoala · 21/06/2020 13:17

I have to get some cardiology results from consultant at hospital, i am hoping i can take my dp.
When i had the scan dp was allowed to wait in waiting room whilst scan was done.
Anyone know what procedure is for getting results, i really want him there.

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pinkkoala · 21/06/2020 15:18

Anyone

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pinkkoala · 21/06/2020 22:09

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Wishforsnow · 21/06/2020 22:13

I think some places you take take someone with you. Is it at the hospital?

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Timmytimetime · 21/06/2020 22:13

I would call the department and ask what their current protocol is for having someone accompany you.
I hope the results are ok.

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pinkkoala · 21/06/2020 23:37

Yes it is at hospital, i was hoping as results they would let you have your partner there. I get very anxiety and suffer with anxiety.

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PeigiSu · 21/06/2020 23:38

I think it’s going to vary hospital to hospital. Phone the number on the letter and ask or ask for the consultant’s secretary.

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pinkkoala · 21/06/2020 23:51

Its milton Keynes

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 00:30

I didn't realise you can speak to consultant secretary. Might try that tomorrow.

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TARSCOUT · 22/06/2020 00:34

No one here can tell you, it will depend on your hospital and your consultants procedures. Just phone in the morning. Hope everything goes well.

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 14:11

Afternoon, i contacted hospital today and got as far as a receptionist and a member of the admin team, i have told them my partner will be coming with me, one huffed and puffed and the orher said its fine so still none the wiser.
Have now tried emailing consultant secretary.
I have been told the appointment is 30 mins, is that normal for a results appointment and still don't know if it is with consultant or a member of his team.

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grincheux · 22/06/2020 14:13

Partners aren't allowed at scans or hospital appointments where I am at the moment. You need to check with your consultant. He might have to wait in the car if you really want him there.

SurreyHillsGirl · 22/06/2020 15:20

I have a hospital appointment tomorrow although nowhere near you (Guildford area). I have been told I cannot take my DH and like you, I am pretty anxious. I will be there for three hours. DH will have to wait in the car. I do understand why they have to do this but it does make the whole thing a little less stressful when you have someone with you! I would explain when you arrive that you are anxious, they will take this in mind.

30 mins perfectly normal for a results appointment.

Good luck Flowers

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 15:41

Surreyhillsgirl, its so awful when you are anxious and you can't have someone with you, what would they do if its not good news do you hsve to sit there on your own, thats awful.
Surely they don't let you get any bad news without anyone to support you.

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BenScalesIsAGod · 22/06/2020 15:43

Patients only at the minute x

sparkli · 22/06/2020 15:50

I had to have a cardio procedure last week and DH had to drop me at the door. It was a day case and when I was discharged the porter waited outside with me at the pick up point until DH arrived. They were still being very strict about nobody other than patients and staff in the building. I was very anxious, but all the staff couldn't have been kinder. They understand it's stressful for you being alone. On the plus side, it's a less noisy, stressful environment! I hope it goes OK.

kirstinm · 22/06/2020 15:53

I went for an appointment today and had to go in myself. I was nervous but I actually kind of surprised myself with how nice and calm it felt with so few people around. I think it's fairer to do it this way really, some people might be very stressed about the virus and the less people around for them the better.

Raisinandcheese · 22/06/2020 16:21

I hope you can take someone.
I had to go alone last week, to Stoke Mandeville Hospital (so same health authority I think), as they won’t let anyone accompany you there.
It was ok, and I felt very safe. Again, may have had bad news, and would have had to deal with it, alone, I guess. As it was, it was all ok.
I think half an hour is fairly normal when discussing results, In reality it Probably won’t take so long.

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 17:04

I think it will be a case of going in on my own even though dp needs to drive me, he will have to wait in one of the gardens. I asked for a telephone appointment and they have said no, not sure why they can't do that especially if all ok and no need to go back.
I think its an awful time at the moment. Sometimes you need your partner/friend for support. And i also know he feels bad for not being able to be there.

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Tootletum · 22/06/2020 17:10

@pinkkoala we were in MK this morning, they are extremely strict. Drive my husband to A&E with a broken foot and they kicked me out almost as soon as I walked through the door. Don't know if it might be different if you phone ahead, but there were also signs up in paeds the other week saying no siblings.

heartsonacake · 22/06/2020 17:13

Unfortunately it does seem to be patients only in pretty much all hospitals at the moment.

You shouldn’t have rung them up and told them your partner was coming, you should have politely asked if his could come because you suffer with anxiety. That would make them more likely to be lenient.

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 17:16

Tootletum, so you couldn't even stay with dp in a and e.
We went for my echo scan on 26th may and we both walked in main entrance and walked round to cardiology together and sat in waiting room together. Obviously he wasn't allowed in the room for the scan but remained in waiting area.
Costa coffee was packed in there that day.
How is your dh now, is he home in plaster or have they kept him in if not straightforward.

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OneMoreLight · 22/06/2020 17:16

You can't tell them he is coming and expect they will just let him in.

You need to ask if you are allowed people with you and ask where he is allowed to wait if he can't come in to the room with you for the appointment.

granadagirl · 22/06/2020 17:23

Sister went to see consultant at hospital last week, other sister had to wait in waiting room.

Only good thing is, hospitals are very quite at the moment. So you will probably get seen on time and hardly anyone there.

Dp had an over the phone consultation today
So no need for appointment at hospital, which he was to be seen within 14 days

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pinkkoala · 22/06/2020 17:39

I was hoping it will be quiet and i presume they are staggering people for appointments, when i went for my scan me and dp were the only ones there for 2 hours, not that i am concerned about covid. I know there is a bit of a garden area just outside cardiology as we sat there for a bit, as it was hot and sunny.

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heartsonacake · 22/06/2020 17:46

Yes, it will be quiet and they will be staggering appointments.

They still doesn’t mean you’re entitled to take your partner though.