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Robert M. 9 months ago • From Google

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Great

Dismissed hip pain without basic blood tests

Generally the service provided is of a good standard, however I had a concerning experience in June when I attended an appointment regarding significant pain in my hip and groin area. During the consultation, I was asked about pain and stiffness, which I confirmed I was experiencing. Based on this, I was told I had a particular joint condition. I expressed that I was feeling quite unwell as a result of the symptoms. Two days later, I presented to accident and emergency and was subsequently admitted to hospital with a serious infection affecting my spine, requiring a three-week inpatient stay followed by two months of daily outpatient treatment. I feel that a simple blood test at the initial appointment could have identified what was actually occurring. I am concerned about how a diagnosis was provided without appropriate diagnostic testing, and I was not given adequate pain relief for my severe symptoms. In my view, this represented a significant shortfall in the standard of care I received.

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