My husband took ill early last year, and was admitted to the local hospital. Initially he was treated for gastroenteritis although no bacteria etc was detected.
A doctor on day 2 diagnosed Hypoxia and told us they thought the main problem was in the lungs. It was also noted that my husband had had 2 minor strokes. Unfortunately although we saw approximately 13 doctors over the next 5 days we did not see this particular doctor again.
My husband was discharged after 5 days but readmitted 10 days later and has since been re-admitted to Raigmore on several occasions, the last time to Triage where he was told he needed a pacemaker, however he was then sent home the next day - no pacemaker.
He was then referred to Golden Jubilee and then Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow where he was told that along with a benign lung condition he also had a heart condition requiring a pacemaker which could be easily fitted at the local hospital. He was discharged from Glasgow 4 weeks ago and told his notes would be marked urgent for attention of the local hospital.
Today we have received a letter from the local hospital asking him to attend Out-Patients in 9 days time. (This will be a consultation not an appointment to carry out any necessary treatment). My husband is now utterly depressed and cannot see a solution unless he goes private. Is someone able to advise us on if we pay privately, would urgent in the private sector be less than 5 weeks?
"how long is ' urgent ' is when awaiting treatment on the NHS"
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