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"The crushing system"

About: Royal Perth Hospital / Memory Clinic

(as the patient),

I had a minor road accident. The CT showed a minor concussion. This gave the hospital a legal right to take complete control of my affairs. I believe I have been unfairly committed here to Royal Perth hospital, the new Australian punishment system I think. 

I think that the system here is black mirror scary. One thing they are seemingly enforcing is you need to follow a system and remember it everyday to prove that your brain is getting better.

I think the problem is that there is no good sleeping arrangements here. There is constant noises and new patients and also new people moving into room. I am then put on a pressure test when I had less than 1.5 hours sleep last night. I believe this place is the dystopian future .It seems they even charge you for viewing certain things.

Every night I am watched by an assistant (security). Some nights I have woke up and they are pointing their phone at me and talking a non English language. It's a very strange feeling. It always seems to be a different person. I think they use an agency or something. A few nights over the weekend there was low techno music on and some sounds of a person buzzing away have a bit of a night for themself. Most of them haven't been an issue but some are pretty strange. I started pulling the curtain around my bed for privacy basically because I don't like being watched while I sleep and one staff got kinda funny with me acting offended because I was cutting them off from viewing me. It's never been explained to me but it's obvious to me now that I just is how men are treated in here . Maybe for a reason ! But obviously, in my opinion, women would not be subject to this and rightly so. But as a crimeless person I can't help feel like why the hell am I seemingly treated like a danger to peoples in here. I never even asked to be here. I want out. It's a weird environment. Most of the day is ok but towards night you feel like you are being assessed by security. I'm sure it's literally every male. Feels wrong on every level and I have never felt comfortable trying to sleep with a sketchy looking person just watching you in bed.

Such clever marketing, in my opinion, charge them for being here.

I feel that I have had no say in my medical decisions. My personal medical team have seemingly been ignored. I have not had access to my medical records. I have asked several times to speak to the hospital legal team but have apparently been ignored. I understand I have no legal right to walk up the road. I have no idea when my life becomes my own again.

My physical injuries including broken bones have not been assessed since I've been in the hospital. 

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Responses

Response from Ben Noteboom, Executive Director, Royal Perth Bentley Group last week
Ben Noteboom
Executive Director,
Royal Perth Bentley Group
Submitted on 27/03/2025 at 2:21 PM
Published on Care Opinion on 28/03/2025 at 10:47 AM


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Dear hoteled98,

It is disappointing to hear you feel your admission at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and the sleeping arrangements are suboptimal. We strive to provide the best environment we can for our patients though this can be challenging as many of the rooms in the hospital are shared rooms due to the age of the facility, and it is a constant juggle to facilitate the movement of patients through the hospital ensuring those who need care the most are able to access it as quickly as possible. I am sorry for the confusion and distress this has caused.

If you are still an inpatient at RPH, I encourage you to contact the Nurse Unit Manager or Ward Coordinator as they are best placed to clarify admission details and discuss any ongoing concerns you may have. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact the Patient Experience team on 9224 1637 or via email: RPBG.feedback@health.wa.gov.au to better investigate your situation.

I wish you all the best.

Kind Regards,

Ben Noteboom

Executive Director

Royal Perth Bentley Group

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