Demanding to see a consultant

[k4t]

Glad you have had a good outcome so far and good luck for your appointment next week. Most doctors do try to do their best in a poorly resourced system. All the advice you've been given so far has been spot on.

[Traveller]

Thanks k4t I know I sound like a dreadful demanding parent but I am honestly a massive supporter of the public health system, and this is why I initially chose the public system rather than the private system. I'm just at my wits end because DS1 doesn't seem to be improving and everyone is telling me something different. I just want to know that someone is overseeing his case and he doesn't get lost in the system. I'm very worried he will have permanent nerve damage and nobody is listening to my concerns

[FabFiona]

Have you thought about talking to the hospital patient advocate? they can often be a good supporter and can help with any bumps in the system.

[Traveller]

I'm not sure how to find the patient advocate. The website says they have a consumer liason, would that be the same person do you think?