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Jay P. 2 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Devastating medical misdiagnosis destroyed my mental health

My encounter has been dreadful. I've been a patient at this clinic throughout my entire life. In April, I experienced a slight discomfort in my chest/heart region. Having previously noticed unusual heart rhythms, I underwent an ECG at the practice. During a call from my GP (whose name I wish I could reveal), he first questioned why I had the ECG (despite being my father's doctor and knowing my father's inherited heart condition), then proceeded to suggest, without being a cardiologist, that I might have an enlarged heart and angina!!!!! This declaration plunged me into a fear spiral that I'm still struggling to overcome mentally. Since that phone call (which wasn't even face-to-face), I've endured a complete mental, physical, and emotional breakdown. I visited the emergency room 5-6 times, underwent approximately 5 ECGs, had chest x-rays, booked a private MRI costing thousands, spent hundreds on private blood tests, and consulted a private cardiologist. My mental suffering was so intense that I hit rock bottom, feeling utterly hopeless. I'm still recovering from this episode and have contemplated the worst. Nine months later, my family and I have been through absolute hell. This practice demonstrates zero understanding of mental health; I've visited two crisis centers because I couldn't cope. The NHS and MIND have never reached out for additional support. They're only interested in survey responses to improve their system. This all originated from a misdiagnosed phone call. It's been the worst period of my life, and I'm still trying to heal. If possible, I would pursue legal action.

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