Hello dear @Appleblossom
the format on here has changed considerably since my last brief visits.
I am randomly reading threads.
Noticed your name with links and thought oh yes need to read more interesting and invaluable information posted by Appleblossom.
You already know that I share exactly the same feelings as yours about emergency departments; mental health assessments within them from doctors who have no mental health training; waiting periods and so on and so on.
Unacceptable outcomes; unnecessary questions and more questions before a registrar even speaks to patient.
They have lost sight of the fact that the patients are there because they need to be listened to and heard. If incoherent then; yes that is right; wait until they are coherent. Allow them time as a human being.
Stretched resources; staff shortages; yes; we know that answer have heard it over and over again.
Back up plans? Contingencies? Why is it still coming at the cost of a patient's wellbeing and possible;hopefully opportunity for a start to stabilise; heaven forbid even recover.
Oh I need to stop before I burst.
Yes I am still angry.
I am redirecting this anger into vital resources.
Keep on advocating; posting; I for one will eventually find you. I always do.
Will try to catch up with you elsewhere at some other time.
Have spent way too much time on computer already and am paying for it.
Love Sophia
