Woman seeks Kent A&E treatment for broken fingernail

[The Dragon Master]

A woman turned up at a Kent accident and emergency department seeking treatment for a broken fingernail, an NHS trust has revealed.



NHS West Kent said the woman, who attended the A&E over a recent bank holiday, was not admitted and politely sent on her way.



The trust said another person asked to be admitted because their new tattoo was red and sore.



It is urging people to think carefully before they seek emergency treatment.



NHS West Kent, which said it had experienced a 7% increase in patient numbers over the past two bank holidays, warned that people with minor ailments could stop others from getting life-saving care.

Rest of article and link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-13528444

 

[Cranos]

Lmfao, they'd get a fine here for wasting the doctor's time.

 

[Jazzy]

People like this that abuse the emergency department should be charged full fee and sent on their way. If they had to pay for wasting time, perhaps they'd think twice before doing it again.

 

[Evil Eye]

I agree with fining these people... though maybe they should receive some mental attention instead