puzzled Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 had an OP appointment at kings at 3.30 yesterday. on arrival, I was told the clinic was running late and the waiting time was 50 mins. I finally got to see the consultant at 5.20. like most sane people I love the nhs, but I am sure it can and must do better than this. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 But do you actually know why the clinic was running late?Maybe the consultant had to save someone's life or some other - er - unavoidable delay? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I was going to say similar Sue! Perhaps the Consultant was held up in theatre before the clinic started, or perhaps during the clinic he had to give a patient or even more than one patient some upsetting news... Unfortunately this is the nature of the beast in O/P clinics.You could contact PALS if you feel it warrants a complaint: http://www.kch.nhs.uk/patients/services/pals/Edited for stoopid spelling;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareC Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My 12 week scan appointment was 3 1/2 hours late, the 22 week 3 hours late.......... no emergencies there!I had another scan last week and was in and out withing half hour - was amazed!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrussel Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 It is not unusual for these kinds of delays to be encountered. One advantage of seeking private medical care is that you will spend less time waiting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I took a ticket for a blood test, it was like some poor man's theatre in there. Was told id have around an hour's wait. Went and did some shopping and strolled back in an hour later all ready to have a rant, to my name being called.. Magic Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Had an appointment at the fracture clinic once at 8am - did not get seen until 1pm. I just supposed that they did not deliberatley keep me waiting and read a book!Just remember that before the labour government got in you would have been sat at home waiting for 3 years before even going in to get seen! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Become a member. It's Free. You do not have to do much. But you get to be invited to meetings and learn how the systems work and most importantly meet people who run the admin and meet the Chief Executive, and ask him difficult questions too.See my signature thingy below for more info. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-259915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 My ma has just had a full month of radiotherapy, not only a bus-train-bus trip for a 72 year old, but also regularly waited 1 hour, 2 hours even after having a timed appointment. Difficult, the place was really busy, the staff lovely and caring after eventually going in, and she is thankfully on the mend. Not so long ago it would have been a different story... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 My ma has just had a full month of radiotherapy, not only a bus-train-bus trip for a 72 year old, but also regularly waited 1 hour, 2 hours even after having a timed appointment. Difficult, the place was really busy, the staff lovely and caring after eventually going in, and she is thankfully on the mend. Not so long ago it would have been a different story... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 We took my daughter to a&e today. They were very busy but she was seen reasonably quickly, and all the staff were lovely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 We took my daughter to a&e today. They were very busy but she was seen reasonably quickly, and all the staff were lovely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 nothing serious tho I hope?She ok now? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 nothing serious tho I hope?She ok now? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Well said Keef, I hope you're daughter's OK. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Well said Keef, I hope you're daughter's OK. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-260999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellors Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have been very impressed with the paediatric A&E - they were brilliant with my 2am unannounced arrival a couple of weeks ago.Can't say the same about the prenatal scanning though - I know its the best in the world etc, etc but hours and hours of waiting in a hot room with not enough seats when you are pregnant is vile. I don't understand why they run so late, even when you have, say a morning timed appointment. I never had that problem with Tommies. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-261239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Then become a Member so you can ask questions and demand improvements! They haven't got time to read this forum. Chances are they know already.The Car park is a massive problem but they can't get planning permission from Lambeth to build a multi storey. If EVERYONE wrote to lambeth Council Planning department and demanded they give permission, they would have to take notice. I'm a motorcyclist so I could give a damn. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8501-kings-coll-hospital/#findComment-261258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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