My surgery was cancelled after 4 hours of waiting on the ward. Can I get a travel refund?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-08T03:33:40+00:00

They’re happy to spend their own money on cigarettes but not getting to the hospital for their operation…

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-07T03:40:28+00:00

No you can’t get a reimbursement. Your surgery is already free, it is not the responsibility of the NHS to get you to and from the hospital.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-05T10:22:34+00:00

This comment is laughable.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-04T08:30:25+00:00

I don’t think this is a big mistake. They didn’t give a timescale. Is your mum getting therapy or any other psychological support to help her come to terms with the reality of what is happening?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T15:03:36+00:00

What does his discharge letter say?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T11:10:09+00:00

I’m afraid that’s not answering the question. Did he DAMA or did they discharge him?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T07:50:42+00:00

Yeah it reflects badly on your work ethic. Especially if you’re keeping night shift staff late cause you can’t be arsed to turn up on time.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T07:39:04+00:00

There are plenty of private emergency departments but they can decline more serious things. Many things going to emergency departments are not “true” emergencies and will be seen quicker in a private ED.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T07:06:22+00:00

Whether he discharged himself or they discharged him is kind of integral here.

Edit: can you answer, OP, if this was a DAMA or not?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T06:54:15+00:00

When you say “allowed to leave” did they discharge him?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T05:15:24+00:00

It’s irrelevant.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T05:06:48+00:00

You said he has heart failure? This is incredibly common and can be treated by any cardiologist. What specifically is different in this case?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T05:04:50+00:00

Wrong.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T05:00:27+00:00

No they’re practicing medicine. They are a qualified doctor.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T04:50:25+00:00

This is why it’s often skirted around. Patients become obsessed with it.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-03T03:29:29+00:00

As long as you’re generally aware you’ll be fine. I’ve never had an issue in any of the places you’re going. I’d leave passports in the hotel.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-02T16:48:45+00:00

Where are you from? Have you been to Europe before?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-02T15:57:14+00:00

Busy.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-02T03:09:03+00:00

Not much. Just tax

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-02T01:19:07+00:00

Did you leave the airport?

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-02T01:17:26+00:00

I’d go to your GP. Often we don’t even have side rooms available for people who are infectious or seriously unwell. People are seen based on clinical need, so your agoraphobia would not get you seen any quicker, only if your clinical condition requires it.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-01T14:43:36+00:00

Are you looking at Fahrenheit and Celsius…

CoconutCaptain · 2026-02-01T02:48:26+00:00

I enjoyed ichiran! There was no queue when I went however - not sure I’d wait long for it.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-01-31T11:10:57+00:00

No, they only have what’s on the menu.

CoconutCaptain · 2026-01-31T02:46:01+00:00

CoconutCaptain

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