My visits to Christie cannot get any sillier than this
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
September 25, 2017 1:14pm CST
Today I had an appointment for 12 noon at Christie hospital. The schedule was for blood to be taken at 12 noon and chemotherapy to begin at 3 PM. It is not unusual to encounter delays , but today was totally unexpected.
I arrived at the hospital around 11-20 AM, allowing me ample3 time for a coffee. After giving blood I waited in the reception area until just after 4 PM, when I was called upstairs to the treatment room. What happened next was like a scene from a television sitcom.
The nurse collated the equipment and then inserted a cannula into the back of my right hand. Next there is a steroid to be inserted, followed by a flush for around 20 minutes. This is the point at which the nurse arranges for my chemotherapy drugs to be sent over.
Since the worst part for me was now over I simply have to sit there for several hours until the treatment is finished. However, someone from the drug preparation department came over to say that no such medication had been prepared. For some unknown reason every department knew about my appointment today, except for the drug preparation department.
At this point the cannula was removed and I was given a new appointment for 9-30 AM tomorrow. Not only will I have to be up early tomorrow, but I shall also have to have the cannula fitted an extra time. It would not have bothered me if the error was discovered prior to the cannula, but having one inserted in my vein for nothing really depressed me.
What a terrible waste of 8 hours.
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28 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Sep 17
Well I am astonished at their utter inefficiency, not to mention keeping you there all day for naught.
I am so very sorry to hear this..flippin eedgets
I am so very sorry to hear this..flippin eedgets3 people like this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
25 Sep 17
@TiarasOceanView I would not have been too concerned if the cannula had not been fitted.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Sep 17
@Asylum And also waiting such a long time after you gave blood..
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@RasmaSandra (73207)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Sep 17
That is totally unprofessional. Sorry you had to go through all that. I will put in a prayer tonight that everything goes well for you tomorrow.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
26 Sep 17
that is pretty farcical - glad you took it in good humour. I would have been furious. Hope it goes ok next visit
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Sep 17
@arthurchappell They seem to have done so far.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
29 Sep 17
@Asylum obviously highly distressing - hope they get their act together for your future visits
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Sep 17
How annoying and having the unnecessary insertion causes discomforted that wasn't required was particularly so. I have been having scheduling issues as well with my husband's procedures. Calling them medical professionals is at times a misnomer!! Not much professionalism going around.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Sep 17
When I arrived today I was informed that there was no appointment on the system. I checked with the chemotherapy department and finally ended up being treated in Clinical trials department.
I should have an appointment for a catscan on 11th October, but that cannot be found either. Now I must simply wait for further news.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Sep 17
@BelleStarr This certainly should apply in a specialist clinic for cancer.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Sep 17
@Asylum In this day where everything is so easy to connect and access there really is no excuse for why something scheduled in one department isn't on the books in the other department.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 17
OH good grief that is ridiculous. I am sorry that this added to your discomfort. I would have made a complaint so hopefully it never happens again although I am sure it will. Best wishes!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
27 Sep 17
@garymarsh6 I would feel guilty making a complaint because the staff are so very helpful.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 17
@Asylum NO you must so that it does not happen to others. I would not be offended if someone complained to me about it. It should not have happened in the first place. Quite remiss. I do object when people swear and hit you though! That is out of order! You would not believe how some people behave these days. Trust me it is true!
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@LeaPea2417 (36399)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Sep 17
That is awful that happened to you! I would be very upset if I had that happen to me.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Sep 17
@LeaPea2417 I an hoping that will not be for a while.
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@LeaPea2417 (36399)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Sep 17
@Asylum I am sure it was. Saying a prayer that all goes well with the Chemo.
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 Oct 17
So sorry, what a farce for you to deal with and then go back tomorrow! I hope it all goes smoothly.
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 Oct 17
@Asylum That is too many long days.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
27 Sep 17
Goodness! That is really an unhappy episode in your journey through this treatment. Your photo says it all.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Oct 17
@Jeanniemaries That will be decided shortly when I have a consultation with the doctor.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
1 Oct 17
@Asylum I am so sorry that happened to you. When one doesn't feel well as it is, it's twice as upsetting. I hope you are done now with chemo and can concentrate on getting your steam back.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16518)
• China
10 Oct 17
There seems to be a poor management in this hospital ,where they trifle with patients' schedule.The chemotherapy was due at 3 PM,but it got delayed for one hour.In result,you went to a lot of trouble for nothing .
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Sep 17
Today was a sucky day here too. Tony went for his so called last treatment of Ocdivo an the appointment was at 1:30, this should take one hour. We sat there for one and a half hours waiting just to be called back for them to take blood and put the needle in his vein, He got back to the chemo room and sat and sat, finally he said he asked " anyone going to hook me up?" and the same as you, we are waiting for your medication to be mixed. Four and a half hours is what it took today and usually its one hour total.
Tony said he is refusing to take anymore, his tingue and skin was itching and tingling this time.
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