Hi i got a blow in the ear a few hours ago and someone suggested that i phoned NHS direct for advice. The problem i have is i think they will just say go to hosptal because they don't want to be sued just incase and i don't want to go to hosptal becausit could not be aything! Please help!!!
2006-10-10 07:30:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
call them and they might tell you it's nothing. Or if they think it is something they'll tell you to go to a hospital, in which case they'll mean go to a hospital. Better than worrying for the next few hours...
Good luck!
2006-10-10 07:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by cazd_83 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NHS direct will only tell you to go to A & E if your symptoms present as something needing immediate attention. Sure they dont want to be sued but neither do they want to fill the local A & E with public who could see their GP in the morning or take paracetamol and go to bed!
It's also worth noting that even if they suggest you go, they can't make you! Its your choice in the end.
Give them a call....they have been great in my experience.
2006-10-10 07:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Fill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't sue them. They can't make you go to hospital. They give the best expert medical advice it is possible to get over the phone (ie without examination)
Take some responsibility for your own health here. Get the advice. Then make the decision. This is what a grown up would do.
2006-10-10 07:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will give you advice based on your symptoms. If you have none, they will tell you to keep an eye out. If you have mild ringing, they will tell you to see your GP if it continues. If you have completely lost the hearing in that ear, they may tell you to go to hospital. But you don't have to take their advice... Ask them what is the worst that could happen!!!
2006-10-10 07:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kat D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With NHS direct you'll be talking to a nurse or, if necessary, a doctor. They will send you to hospital only if they think it warrants it. Phone them, that's what they're there for.
2006-10-10 07:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in easy terms stated as them as quickly as while my wee boy knocked himself out falling from a wall - they have been impressive with me, and there develop into an ambulance on the door earlier i even complete my call to them. Why did your gp provide you anti-biotics for an endemic - they gained't be waiting to assist.? x
2016-10-02 04:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, in my experience they have a lot of petty questions to ask and it will be 15mins into the phone call before they ask if you are conscious and breathing.....
Yes, this is actually what happened believe it or not!
2006-10-10 07:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by M J H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you bleeding or have a discharge from ear? is there any hearing loss? or change in hearing? (bit echoey or ringing in ears) are you dizzy any headaches? any blow to head can prove fatal you know! but phone the experts or nip into casualty for a full assesment
2006-10-10 07:37:11 · answer #8 · answered by John "Freddie" West 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nonsence, NHS direct are a great organisation, you will
talk to a triage nurse who wil give you good advice, it up
to you wether you take said advice.... please phone them...
0845 46 47
2006-10-14 07:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont know unless you phone them,if they think your problem needs looking at they will tell you to go to hospital.
2006-10-10 07:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋