how long did you have to wait before you were seen by anyone
2007-05-04 12:25:44 · 16 answers · asked by . 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Blimey! I should be an expert on this! 4 weeks ago my Dad fell chasing burgulars and broke a bone in his hand, 3 weeks ago, my Mum fell and fractured the bone in her upper arm, the next day my husband had a second stroke, and last Sunday my Mum fell again and has broken bones in her foot!! I reckon about 1/2 to 1 hour wait to be assessed, then up to 2 hours to see a Doctor, then anything goes before actually getting treatment. Wish me some good luck please!!!!
2007-05-04 13:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by saddo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Approximately 3 minutes! And I saw a Doctor within 5! While people are sat waiting please remember that more urgent cases are brought in by Ambulances and through a separate entrance! I've had my share of waiting longer too up to 6 hours on a Saturday night and no prize for guessing why they were so busy, it was only a broken wrist and although painful it was hardly life-threatening.
2007-05-04 19:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last time I had to visit A&E I waited for over 3 hours (this happened during the day) I won't even try to think how long would I have waited if I were to go during the night. I think it's terrible.
2007-05-04 19:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by Medusa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first time, with a cut to the head - my @rse hardly touched the chair in the waiting room. The second time, with a dislocated knee - about 5 mins on a stretcher in the corridor.
2007-05-04 19:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kirsty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i took my daughter awhile ago and was seen within half an hour my dad went in yesterday and and was seen within 1-2 hours i think my local hospital is trying to reduce the waiting time and it seems to be working
2007-05-04 19:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by angeleyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I waited anything between 2-6 hours. I am well aquainted with a variety of different A&E depts.
2007-05-04 19:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by scattycat06 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was there last night with my 11yr old daughter she had to wait 20 Min's to see the nurse an then 10 Min's for an x ray then 40 mins to see the doctor...all together we were there about 2 hours an she had a broken wrist...
2007-05-04 19:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glasgow western Infirmary broken humerus 4hrs30min followed by 2hrs in x-ray and 3hrs waiting for plaster no pain relief and aggressive staff with a chip on their shoulders . A & E should translate as A~~holes and Eeejits
2007-05-04 19:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by Jim M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
6 hours
2007-05-04 19:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by tempest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only 4 hours.
2007-05-04 19:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋