Did Not Attend

[CaitNaidoo]

I have just read someone’s drivel of a post moaning about DNA’s. Is that what you think this platform is for? To sit in judgement of other people?

I unfortunately missed an appointment 3 weeks ago. A pain clinic appointment I have waited years to be referred to. Firstly I turned up late because I cannot tell the time when extremely stressed, then couldn’t find parking.

Having spent the past 3 years caring for my dying Father who was in and out of this hospital, I become anxious before I even get there.

Not all of us have support, not all of us have someone to come with them.

People with some painful conditions are in the painful place they’re at because of Trauma in their life, Child abuse, Domestic abuse and other difficult life experiences like being Assaulted or raped. All of the above apply to me. I am one of the strongest human beings you will ever meet, but I am not infallible.

I was broken hearted that I missed my appointment and immediately telephoned my GP and mostly sobbed my apology to him. However he understood because he knows how difficult the past few years have been for me and my son with special needs.

I apologise on behalf of all the people with difficulties and stress in their lives for non attendance and waste of NHS time.

However, this place should Not be a platform for Judgemental moans.

Let those without Sin throw the First stone!

[spider555]

Sorry to hear that.

Hope that you can make another appointment.

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[cyberbarn]

I agree with you CaitNaidoo, which is why I tried to show all the reasons why we should charge DNAs. You have just added another good reason. I hope you get another appointment really quickly.

[Emsysy]

Oh dear, dear, dear