I was in a great deal of pain from an unknown injury. I did not think this was an emergency, but needed to be seen. I checked the RUH website to see if there was another option to A&E, as it was the weekend and my doctors were not open. It informed me of a section called UCC, which said people could have a walk-in appointment. I made my way there asking to go to the UCC, only to find out you had to make an appointment. I got booked in then and there - I cannot fault the staff on reception or how quickly I was seen, which I know is a rarity. Unfortunately, when I seen, I was made to feel in the way, a burden on everyone, and the member of staff I met was sure to speak loudly enough to make everyone aware of how stupid I was to come and see them. Using the exact words of the member of staff I met with, I was told the following; "Why did you even come here today?" , "No one is going to help you here" , "just go home". She took one look at my foot, did not even attempt to examine the painful area or anything. Stating "you can go now", she flung open the curtain, and left me on my own in the cubicle. I now not only feel like I wasted the staff's time, but most importantly, I feel I wasted my time and energy. I'm not even sure I was sent to the correct department. This was my first experience attending the RUH, and it doesn't make me want to go back.
"Waste of time"
About: Royal United Hospital Royal United Hospital Bath BA1 3NG
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