Piss take waiting in A&E for an very very long time,

[SubwayAllTheWay]

I had a very sore neck, couldnt move it and was getting shooting pains every 5 mins. As I was near the hospital, I went in at 11am today. I was seen at 3pm. So i had to wait for nearly four hours with shooting pains to the point I had to leave the A&E reception to shout out my pain.

AIBU that this time takes the mick? I know ambulances have priority but If it takes that long, I would have phoned for an ambulance because then atleast i would get seen early.

It took the piss because there were people who seemed to be happy, able to walk but a sore wrist and they got seen after an hour of being there.

I didnt go to the doctors as i was in so much pain i thought i might faint and A&E seemed better idea as they could do a scan and find out the cause.

Op's long gone.

'Yes Tunip they lie or are economical with the truth.'

Bastards.

I am concerned about people who genuinely need help feeling that they are putting the overworked staff out by seeking their attention.

People shouldn't have to fall unconscious and have the decision made for them before they get help.

You thought you were having a stroke so you took yourself and your 2 year 'old to A&E... well that doesn't sound sensible to me... if you were having a stroke you should've called for an ambulance.

No I wouldn't complain at a 4 hour wait. I too have been on the other side brought in by ambulance and it isn't nice. Same as I don't complain when I'm sent for scans or appointments with consultants or my GP because no matter how well someone looks you don't know how ill they actually are.