My mother is suffering from knee pain for over 2 years and counting. She is on the wheelchair and has lost mobility of both her legs. Her quality of life has declined severely over the years.
She was placed on the list for surgery by her GP and has been moved into the list for knee surgery replacement in the past year & a half through St Vincent Hospital.
She was determined alnimic - severely low on red blood cells before the surgery could begin.
It has been over 6mths and she still hasn't had her surgery. Her cells are better including iron. Now in few weeks she has another review with surgeon F2F. She cannot travel and has been told there is no patient transport available. She will need to use a taxi that accommodates a wheelchair.
St Vincent are making her jump through hoops and dragging the process to conduct the knee surgery.
We cannot afford private health care and are been dragged through the govt health system.
What can we do please ozbargainers. I dearly need advice please đđ».
Hi,
The process you have addressed has been actioned prior. This is her 3rd appointment with the surgeon. In fact, we are told a new surgeon will review her case. Travel is difficult for my mum. She turns 70 in Aug. She is ailing further. All the questions mentioned have asked previously from our end.
Due to alnimic condition, the process is prolonged and prolonged. Here is a question. If your in an severe car accident, suffered severe knee injury and are alnimic, will the surgery still go ahead?