Advice on making treatment decisions
Hi all. I thought this would all be cut and dry. Im still waiting after x3 appointments with surgeons for a recommended treatment plan. They were waitng to MRI results as iver xmas the radioligist w...
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HI @Megs04,
Even at a public hospital it is unusual for you not to see the consultant for all appointments prior to surgery. Unless said surgeon was on christmas break which is highly likely at this time of year.
Do you have a breast care nurse? If so she should be your advocate here. Call her and voice your concerns. If you don't, request one. If your hospital does not have any you can get their numbers off the Mcgrath breast care nurse website.
If that doesn't work out you are going to have to demand to see the surgeon at the next appointment. End of story. The public system is pretty good but it's busy and sometimes you just have to jump up and down a bit. Don't be afraid to speak up. This is your show and you need clear advice to make informed decisions.
if you get nowhere ask to see the hospitals patient liason officer and make a complaint. They will get their shit together as soon as you mention that...guaranteed.
All the best.
xoxoxo
Even at a public hospital it is unusual for you not to see the consultant for all appointments prior to surgery. Unless said surgeon was on christmas break which is highly likely at this time of year.
Do you have a breast care nurse? If so she should be your advocate here. Call her and voice your concerns. If you don't, request one. If your hospital does not have any you can get their numbers off the Mcgrath breast care nurse website.
If that doesn't work out you are going to have to demand to see the surgeon at the next appointment. End of story. The public system is pretty good but it's busy and sometimes you just have to jump up and down a bit. Don't be afraid to speak up. This is your show and you need clear advice to make informed decisions.
if you get nowhere ask to see the hospitals patient liason officer and make a complaint. They will get their shit together as soon as you mention that...guaranteed.
All the best.
xoxoxo