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St Patricks Mental Health Hospital

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  • 25-05-2015 7:16pm
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    LegacyUser
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    Hi, I visited my GP today and he has made an urgent referral to me for St Patricks. He didn't specify a diagnosis - I suppose they'll do that there - but it seems to be some sort of psychosis or personality disorder. He is going to get back to me tomorrow when he has gotten information on the availability of beds. He said I'll probably be in there for anything from a few days to a few weeks, and then treated as an out-patient after that.

    Anyone know how long the usual waiting time to admission is? And anyone got any personal experiences of the hospital? Also I forgot to ask him ... Do VHI cover everything, including time as an out-patient afterwards? I'm just quite anxious about the whole thing - I know it's certainly what I need, but I'd like to prepare myself with as much detailed information as possible about what to expect. So I'd appreciate anyone's experiences there.

    Thanks!


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    okatied
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    Hi,
    I spent 8 weeks in St Pats in Feb/March this year. It really is a nice hospital. Initally you will go to admissions, where they fill in paperwork and take your picture. There are so many different health insurance plans around at the moment so you should check that you are covered. Also, most health insurance cover you for a limited stay in a psychiatriac hospital ie 100 days, or 80 days etc.
    You then get assessed by a psychiatrist (usually a registrar, not a consultant) and they determine your risk level. If you are deemed to be a risk to yourself or others you will be put in the Dean Swift Ward which is a locked ward. If you are very unsafe, you could be put into the Special Care Unit which is more secure. I don't think you're allowed phones, razors, shoelaces in the SCU for obvious reasons.
    If you're not a risk you get put in the ward assigned to you consultant. The amenities are very good in there. They have a gym, pottery room, art room etc. I was there for 8 weeks and 1 day and did the Depression Programme and CBT while I was in there.

    Good luck


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    freudiangirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭freudiangirl


    okatied wrote: »
    Hi,
    I spent 8 weeks in St Pats in Feb/March this year. It really is a nice hospital. Initally you will go to admissions, where they fill in paperwork and take your picture. There are so many different health insurance plans around at the moment so you should check that you are covered. Also, most health insurance cover you for a limited stay in a psychiatriac hospital ie 100 days, or 80 days etc.
    You then get assessed by a psychiatrist (usually a registrar, not a consultant) and they determine your risk level. If you are deemed to be a risk to yourself or others you will be put in the Dean Swift Ward which is a locked ward. If you are very unsafe, you could be put into the Special Care Unit which is more secure. I don't think you're allowed phones, razors, shoelaces in the SCU for obvious reasons.
    If you're not a risk you get put in the ward assigned to you consultant. The amenities are very good in there. They have a gym, pottery room, art room etc. I was there for 8 weeks and 1 day and did the Depression Programme and CBT while I was in there.

    Good luck



    Am.awaiting admission right now. Referral put in this day last week so.hoping it will be soon. Hoping to do some DBT whilst up there. Playing the waiting game for admission is the hardest part.


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    mg1982
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    freudiangirl wrote: »
    Am.awaiting admission right now. Referral put in this day last week so.hoping it will be soon. Hoping to do some DBT whilst up there. Playing the waiting game for admission is the hardest part.

    Best of luck in there. From what i hear its a nice place so hope it can benefit you.


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    neemish
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    From what i remember, admission to Pats generally takes alot longer than other hospitals. But the services once you're in the door are brilliant, and worth the wait if you can at all.


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    okatied
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭okatied


    freudiangirl wrote: »
    Am.awaiting admission right now. Referral put in this day last week so.hoping it will be soon. Hoping to do some DBT whilst up there. Playing the waiting game for admission is the hardest part.

    Have you got a bed yet? Hope its going well...


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    pracky2k10
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭pracky2k10


    I came in today. I've been here a few times but it's still strange to be back. Just feeling a bit lost. I'm v shy so I find it hard to talk to anyone! Hope you guys are doing a bit better.


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    LfcFan29
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    Hi guys I'm set for an appointed in two weeks but I'm not insured so I'm going to the dean clinic . And it will be €150 per appointment after my assessment.. so just to ask would the dean clinic be just as good as if I was staying there for some weeks like others have that are insured? I was going publicly for nearly ten years . I never found it any good what so ever .. even though I'm not staying over night etc .. will the dean clinic be just as intense treatment ?
    Thanks


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