Originally Posted by bluesfan

Hi indigo

The GP that yelled at you should be reported. I hope you've found a better one and aren't still having to deal with him.

I've had my share of poor experiences with the public health system over many years - earlier this year, for the first time, I went through the formal complaint process with the assistance of an advocate. The outcome included an apology, but more importantly I was able to get changes instigated that means hopefully they won't try and kill me again next time I have to go to ED.
While I had no sense of victory (nor would I want that) over the incompetent so-called professionals it did help dissipate some of the anger and frustration that had been simmering.

My experience is not too dissimilar to yours - delayed diagnosis causing worse prognosis. Acceptance takes time and the anger & denial stages are part of the process - there's also grieving, hope, despair, frustration among others. Knowing they are just stages we go through doesn't make them disappear and it's only once we've been through them that we can reflect and understand how each stage prepares us to accept the changed life we now have to live with.

I don't know if you saw my reply to your original "despair" thread - sorry I was late posting a response and you may have missed it. The offer is still there if I can help with any info on NZ resources to cope with the system.

All the best with your assessment for the voice activation system - let us know how you get on.