tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post395483475914198516..comments2023-07-18T07:27:08.516+00:00Comments on Siren Voices: case solvedSpence Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-44837997088569743332011-02-08T18:10:59.671+00:002011-02-08T18:10:59.671+00:00Hey Fat! I can't think of anything worse. You&...Hey Fat! I can't think of anything worse. You've got to have room to move...Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-59111113621853086712011-02-08T17:08:41.037+00:002011-02-08T17:08:41.037+00:00Rachel could so easily have been me in mty days in...Rachel could so easily have been me in mty days in A &E. Just substitute cheap bra for tight pants.Fathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10563792364954639185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-67679940951771932852011-02-06T09:26:04.890+00:002011-02-06T09:26:04.890+00:00Thanks Wordfiend
I ought to make an effort to find...Thanks Wordfiend<br />I ought to make an effort to find out exactly what she meant by 'management plan'. Hopefully it would call on quite a few agencies - but I def think that some coordinated approach would benefit everyone. I'm sure that this patient isn't just a problem for the health service!<br /><br />Thanks v much for reading the blog, WF, and for the encouraging comment! :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-25495700504288370202011-02-05T19:55:26.089+00:002011-02-05T19:55:26.089+00:00I doubt a placebo would work: it's all about a...I doubt a placebo would work: it's all about an inordinate need for attention. I think you hit the nail, Spence: she needs a comprehensive management plan. She is ill, but (as with a lot of mental disorders, like anorexia) the treatment needs to be holistic, and long-term.<br /><br />And I echo Miss Adventure: your posts are well written, respectful, a pleasure to read, gently insightful. I don't mind the variety of lengths. Sometimes a short vignette is just the thing. I do save up reading your blog for the weekends, when I have more time.Wordfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953425796249652505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-57828317993625354892011-02-04T09:41:02.080+00:002011-02-04T09:41:02.080+00:00Thanks Chaz. My challenge this year will be to ste...Thanks Chaz. My challenge this year will be to step it up a little - write some longer, more substantial pieces. As far as a book goes, I've got one on the go at the minute that's taking up my time - just about to start on a major re-write - so that's soaking up my 'book head'. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, Chaz. If I ever do get anything published, I'll bung you a free copy!Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-72263967189872021772011-02-04T08:38:01.112+00:002011-02-04T08:38:01.112+00:00I could read your stuff all day and never get tire...I could read your stuff all day and never get tired of it. I think we're all ready for something a bit longer now, and surely you have the material for a 100 full length books?<br /><br />You write it, I'll buy it. Promise.Chaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-78271252683588072082011-02-03T09:40:02.599+00:002011-02-03T09:40:02.599+00:00Thanks v much, argent. Appreciate the comment.Thanks v much, argent. Appreciate the comment.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-53800652894664848702011-02-03T04:29:53.148+00:002011-02-03T04:29:53.148+00:00I love your blog, and the stories are so real. Gr...I love your blog, and the stories are so real. Great sense of humor! Thanks for your insights on the real life of humansargentwolfwinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699917784635040212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-69614744594500667362011-02-02T21:03:58.102+00:002011-02-02T21:03:58.102+00:00Thanks MA. Well - always in need of a holiday (sel...Thanks MA. Well - always in need of a holiday (seldom in line to get one... bah). BTW - That 'carp' quote was as said - but I admit it looks like a mistype ;) Maybe there is a book in there - a sticker book, with plenty of little cardboard kit items to hang off the hands of the EMT, and dodgy characters sliding in right and left. :/Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-60265339998766338212011-02-02T19:54:52.697+00:002011-02-02T19:54:52.697+00:00I really enjoy your posts, they're beautifully...I really enjoy your posts, they're beautifully observed and yet still deeply respectful of your 'clients'. But, reading this new post, I wondered, are you in need of a holiday? Fishing seems to be on your mind :)<br /><br />Keep writing, there's a book in there.Miss Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580434473419738264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-67652767465940115022011-02-02T18:46:10.995+00:002011-02-02T18:46:10.995+00:00An incredible waste of time and money.
She did s...An incredible waste of time and money. <br /><br />She did seem a little familiar, but I couldn't think from where. My only excuse was that the stable was dark and the scene very confusing. :/Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-30534143407404932412011-02-02T18:27:02.743+00:002011-02-02T18:27:02.743+00:00God she sounds like a handful - and a waste of tim...God she sounds like a handful - and a waste of time when someone in need could be waiting elsewhere for help!<br /><br />I did find it a bit amusing though... how come you did not recognise her?SarahFrancesYounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737439350086347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-17189050293134238612011-02-02T09:53:44.119+00:002011-02-02T09:53:44.119+00:00AA - She is - and she is!
MBJ - A focused and tho...AA - She is - and she is!<br /><br />MBJ - A focused and thorough-going plan is what she needs, meds and psych/social, to stop her soaking up so much acute resource. Of course everyone's afraid that she'll be denied an ambulance when she really needs it, but that's a risk that seriously needs explaining to her. I think some kind of punishment, too, for calling frivolously. <br /><br />Hannah - Yeah - I'd love to have been there when she was wheeled in through the doors all strapped up...<br /><br />Becca - Thanks for that. I should've put some sort of link in. <br /><br />tpals - The costs just don't bear thinking about - esp. if you take it over the last ten years...<br /><br />RRD - Thanks! Apologise to your sec on my behalf. Tell her I'll try to make the posts shorter in future :) <br /><br />JoB - We're the grunts of the NHS. We keep our heads down and do what we're asked. But you do wonder, sometimes.<br /><br />Thanks for the ASDA bra tip. They're such fiddly things, I'm glad I don't have to wear them (during the week, at least). <br /><br />HT - Sorry to hear about your mum. I think sometimes it happens that a patient gets a taste for the attention that an acute admission brings. It must be tempting to dip in and out of that scenario now and again - everyone running around, everything provided. Therapy would def be beneficial. Hope things work out.<br /><br />Cheers for all your comments!Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-31237827164635965692011-02-02T09:42:19.976+00:002011-02-02T09:42:19.976+00:00My mother was/is like that. She didn't go to t...My mother was/is like that. She didn't go to the extreme of pretending to be kicked by a horse, but she has "had" a couple strokes, a few heart attacks, various back issues..etc. I don't actually speak to her anymore because she was driving me batty with her need for attention. Lots of therapy is needed, for Susan and my mother. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062244181764577672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-67322208881021115392011-02-02T08:39:23.425+00:002011-02-02T08:39:23.425+00:00At least the horse "incident" is explain...At least the horse "incident" is explained away now.Still,you did your duty to the best of your ability.<br /><br />Tell Rachel to stay away from Asda for bras as well.Mrs Jack bought a couple,and they went back the next day.jacksofbuxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420847156401984373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-82374026984760945142011-02-02T08:28:44.813+00:002011-02-02T08:28:44.813+00:00I loved your last comment. Made my secretary sit ...I loved your last comment. Made my secretary sit through me reading the whole entry, just for that line. And it was worth it!!!RapidResponseDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544668439101821499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-14375575503870823772011-02-02T05:40:56.621+00:002011-02-02T05:40:56.621+00:00I remember the pseudo-horse kick post too. I'm...I remember the pseudo-horse kick post too. I'm curious if there are any treatments; the cost to your NHS and time must be enormous already.tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-55892316606326838702011-02-02T02:58:09.286+00:002011-02-02T02:58:09.286+00:00Oof. I think I used to know someone just like that...Oof. I think I used to know someone just like that. Wonder if/how it's treatable?<br /><br />For those who are wondering, <a href="http://sirenvoices.blogspot.com/2010/12/helicopter.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> is Spence's last encounter with Susan.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436653419185638854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-86783479894096388502011-02-02T02:44:51.310+00:002011-02-02T02:44:51.310+00:00HAHA! This part is definitely my favorite:
"...HAHA! This part is definitely my favorite:<br /><br />"‘A full trauma call went out and the team was waiting in resus. When the trolley came in, the consultant took one look and said “Oh, for fuck’s sake – it’s Susan”. Then they all threw off their aprons and walked out. She was sat up and out of the department in under ten minutes.’"<br /><br />Who needs fiction when you have reality. I love people.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881011231654332764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-47917109426899758492011-02-02T00:10:44.131+00:002011-02-02T00:10:44.131+00:00Oh my goodness. I KNEW, as soon as I read that she...Oh my goodness. I KNEW, as soon as I read that she said she'd been kicked in the head by a cow where you were going with the whole thing.<br /><br />The lengths some people will go to! I remember you saying in your previous blog that her employees all knew she was faking it, and that she waited for the trainee to be there alone.<br /><br />I agree with the above comments. You think they'd get her on a placebo or something.<br /><br />How rare it is that you actually hear back about the patients! It's kind of neat when it all comes full circle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102084472504099981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-13768831060635074782011-02-01T22:32:46.388+00:002011-02-01T22:32:46.388+00:00Rachel sounds great to work with, and perfectly ca...Rachel sounds great to work with, and perfectly capable of dealing with this patient!Ambulance Amateurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-71377211698962761032011-02-01T22:14:57.308+00:002011-02-01T22:14:57.308+00:00Jane - It was good to finally know for sure that t...Jane - It was good to finally know for sure that the whole horse episode was fake, incredible though that is to think about. I don't know much about Munchausen's, how conscious it is or not. You'd think it was just for attention, but the fall-out from all this pretense is beyond that, I think. Her family seemed absolutely normal - but just not really connected with what she was doing. As trained as she is, in many ways. <br /><br />BB - You're right - that would be worse. At least it's just Susan being needled / gassed etc. I've no idea what the 'management plan' is. I should find out!<br /><br />BL - Thanks! Rachel's brilliant. So strong and funny. <br /><br />Cheers for your comments! :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-9758808792782702832011-02-01T22:04:47.104+00:002011-02-01T22:04:47.104+00:00Brilliant. That last sentence was comedy genius. F...Brilliant. That last sentence was comedy genius. Fab observations as ever Spence.Bagladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997388396773480963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-55580808104414876202011-02-01T21:57:21.033+00:002011-02-01T21:57:21.033+00:00AT least she isn't making the daughter suffer ...AT least she isn't making the daughter suffer with Munch. by proxy. That would be much worse. Hasn't anyone ever suggest psychiatric care? It goes on and on doesn't it?BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-62303055331269138052011-02-01T21:40:04.516+00:002011-02-01T21:40:04.516+00:00I remember when you wrote about her last year I th...I remember when you wrote about her last year I think you were suspicious then? <br />Like you say it would save a lot of time & energy if her family would clue you in.<br />Amazing story - I wonder why Susan does it?Jane Bridesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884080979254453834noreply@blogger.com