erol_h Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I managed to cut my hand open today with a tape measure as it slid between my fingers it sliced open my skin between my thumb and finger. It was quite deep and knew i needed to go to the hosipital. I get the address for the closet hospital as i wasnt close to home which i proceed to and go to the front desk. I explained wat happend and they give me a form to fill out. I handed the form in and the guy asks me for ID i say i have none. He then asks do you have a passport or driving license i say no again. He then asks for how long im staying to which i reply i was born here and live here. He then goes so when are you leaving the country to which i replied to what part of im a british citizen dont you understand. Then he goes can you sign this form accepting that if your transferred to a ward you will pay the charges. I then said are you mad what the are you on about what charges why the hell do i pay tax for. I just handed him the form told him where to go and went to my local hospital who sorted me with 4stitches in under an hour. No hassle no stupid question or f*cking retards at reception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 What a disgrace. Any chance of it being a private hospital where you had to pay for treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 What a disgrace. Any chance of it being a private hospital where you had to pay for treatment? I think you may have hit the nail on the head there, but still disgraceful. I'm assuming from these comments at the hospital that you don't look like the "stereotypical white Brit". - no offence intended Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I dont think it was private it was a nhs hospital in richmond area didnt get the name of the hospital the way they delt with just annoyed me they rude and f*cking stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I think you may have hit the nail on the head there, but still disgraceful. I'm assuming from these comments at the hospital that you don't look like the "stereotypical white Brit". - no offence intended Mike No offence taken im turkish cypriot i dont look that far off either the guys attitude peed me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Absolutely. There is no excuse for an attitude like that. Glad that you got your hand sorted somewhere more civil. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks mate im in a bit of pain plus not to fun typing with one hand i cant believe how stupid some people are i was soo close to nuttin him one and making him sit in the bloody emergency queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Computer says no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The receptionist was only doing his job, and that is following procedure and making sure that non-tax paying foreigners don't cheat the system. What is the problem with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Its the way he spoke to me and dealt with me just being ignorant and stupid how many times do you ask the same question. When i went to my local hospital they were polite and helpful and explained themselves well unlike the other hospital and were more interested in making sure i was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...I get the address for the closet hospital... Maybe that's the reason why you had trouble. There's only room for one at a time, and the rest of the space is full of clothes Glad you got your hand sorted though. That's a nasty place to cut, as it takes ages to heal. IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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