Do I have a choice

[suegray1957]

On a visit to hospital yesterday my usual specialist nurse was unwell and I had to see a different nurse. To my dismay this was a nurse I saw at the beginning of my illness (rheumatoid arthritis) and she left me in severe pain so much so I couldn't remember when I was born and when I did see my consultant he wanted to know why I had been left in this state. I feel this person cost me my job and quality of life as I have deformed hands and feet and had I been given the care and referred to the consultant this may not have been so severe. Can someone tell me please if I can refuse to see this nurse again as my next appointment is with her.

[PeeBee1]

yes you can refuse to see that nurse again if you are not happy. How awful that she left you in that state, Is she a physio?

[suegray1957]

Thank you for you help PeeBee. I think at the time inexperience was a factor but I still don't want to see her. But i should add the rest of the staff and my normal nurse are the best I could wish for. Thanks again x.

[PeeBee1]

No worries suegray, as a patient you have a right to say who does & doesnt treat you. Hope everything goes ok 4 u, takecare xx

[marval]

You can definately choose not to see that nurse. You are the patient, just tell them. I am lucky all the people I see for RA are great.