Runtoparadise
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*HARMED BY MYSELF*
Is it mandatory for a health professional to report suspected abuse to women the same way as it is with children?
My concern is that, admittedly while a little high/drunk, (I know, but I'm an opiate veteran), I slipped with my new boots down my back stairs. #White girl problem lol.
Onto concrete. My dear friend on noticing facial abrasions after a fair whack, called nurse-on-call...which led to a trip to emergency.
The doctor I saw felt I was covering up signs of abuse. (I never would, I've been there prev).
As I suffer chronic pain I'm being admitted as an inpatient at another hospital, in two days. For a ketamine infusion. Of which I've had many..
I'm worried that my admitting specialist will a), either have been informed, or b), feel I've not been 100% honest on regard to my background.
Last thing I need is for him to think I'm abusing my meds/being abused by a third party,( I was widowed several yrs ago & hv remained single, with the exception of sweetchildofmine).
So, not sure what damage control I can put into place atm, but I'd never want any health care provider thinking myself or my child are in danger.
I'm in OZ btw.
Mods pls move this to the appropriate section.. I didn't see where this would fit. Cheers.
Rtp
Is it mandatory for a health professional to report suspected abuse to women the same way as it is with children?
My concern is that, admittedly while a little high/drunk, (I know, but I'm an opiate veteran), I slipped with my new boots down my back stairs. #White girl problem lol.
Onto concrete. My dear friend on noticing facial abrasions after a fair whack, called nurse-on-call...which led to a trip to emergency.
The doctor I saw felt I was covering up signs of abuse. (I never would, I've been there prev).
As I suffer chronic pain I'm being admitted as an inpatient at another hospital, in two days. For a ketamine infusion. Of which I've had many..
I'm worried that my admitting specialist will a), either have been informed, or b), feel I've not been 100% honest on regard to my background.
Last thing I need is for him to think I'm abusing my meds/being abused by a third party,( I was widowed several yrs ago & hv remained single, with the exception of sweetchildofmine).
So, not sure what damage control I can put into place atm, but I'd never want any health care provider thinking myself or my child are in danger.
I'm in OZ btw.
Mods pls move this to the appropriate section.. I didn't see where this would fit. Cheers.
Rtp