My spouse has been attending this department for a number of years as they suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. At first they felt they were getting the attention, treatment and advice they needed. However over the past two years we both feel we are wasting our time attending.
My partner was seeing a rheumatologist who told my partner they couldn't cure the rheumatoid arthritis but could make their life easier so the rheumatologist took my partner off all their pain relief. We haven't been seen by this person since although they are there. Instead my spouse has been seen by 2 different trainees who both left the room to confer with their 'boss'.
Recently my spouse was prescribed with Actemra SC which helps slightly. However after sitting in the waiting room for over an hour watching the rheumatologist take in patients who arrive after us we do not think that my spouse is being listened to and treated as we expected. They are in severe pain daily yet nothing is being done to help them.
It has been suggested my spouse sees a surgeon for their hands and knees. They are elderly and definitely not healthy enough to undertake surgeries.
"Rheumatology Department"
About: Armadale Hospital / Orthopaedic/Trauma Outpatient Clinic Armadale Hospital Orthopaedic/Trauma Outpatient Clinic Armadale 6112
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