By Becckzfizz - 20/06/2013 14:10 - United Kingdom - Nottingham

Today, I left hospital after a three-night stay. Whilst waiting for my taxi to arrive, my mother called me in hysterics wanting to know where I was, because the police had called her and told her I had gone missing. Turns out my doctor "forgot" to tell anyone that I was discharged. FML
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Becckzfizz 7

Hello, I wrote this, Yes I'm in England. I'd text my mum to let her know that I was on my way home, she'd replied and all was well. Next thing I know she's ringing me again thinking that I've done a runner from the hospital. The doctor had discharged me and signed all of my forms, though the nurses on duty had not been notified of this and immediately called the police to report me as a missing person (even though I was waiting for my taxi in the hospital entrance), the police then contacted my emergency contact (my mum) and then she called me. I understand that it wasn't the Doctors fault, it was just a clerical error. All clear?

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Supergirl1988 16

Yeah it is and we still have duels instigated by slapping someone in the face with gloves

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HarrisonVR 17

good thing someone that absent minded is given responsibility over human lives

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hdob1 3

Perhaps you should have told your family, I feel it is not a doctors job to play secretary, rather treat your medical conditions.

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CforCynic 4

The number of people on this post who aren't taking into account this happened in England IS TOO DAMN HIGH!

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Becckzfizz 7

Hello, I wrote this, Yes I'm in England. I'd text my mum to let her know that I was on my way home, she'd replied and all was well. Next thing I know she's ringing me again thinking that I've done a runner from the hospital. The doctor had discharged me and signed all of my forms, though the nurses on duty had not been notified of this and immediately called the police to report me as a missing person (even though I was waiting for my taxi in the hospital entrance), the police then contacted my emergency contact (my mum) and then she called me. I understand that it wasn't the Doctors fault, it was just a clerical error. All clear?

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Melix 31

I heard that in England it is normal to see chariots in the street. :P

Supergirl1988 16

Yeah it is and we still have duels instigated by slapping someone in the face with gloves

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alaskababy907 11

I don't know about anyone else but I read this in an English accent after it was stated to be in England.

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panda_cakes 12

Yea i kinda did the same thing so you're not really alone #90

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62pac 3

If you read the post the Op states that he/she was waiting for a taxi after getting out the hospital. How do you know that they were not going to call their mom after getting in said taxi?

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jannatanelle 5

I went "missing" once it involved helicopters for no reason be thankful you were able to straighten this out with a phone call!

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mrjiggles1992 18

hospitals can be dopey. so much going on in them.

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NurseAbi 10

Didn't the doctor tell your nurse? Jeez! I don't let anyone leave my ward unless I've completed my checklists! Bloody Stupid doctors! Lol!

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MaggPiee 11

This is like being left at the grocery store, except on a whole new level.

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