Malpractice?

Today I had an appointment at 3 PM with my PCP. I suffer from bipolar 1 disorder amongst other disorders that are not really relevant right now I live on the outskirts of Pittsburgh and my appointment was downtown. I’m currently in crisis as I manic and have been for days. I specifically scheduled my appointment because of that my doctors office has a 15 minute late threshold and I was 21 minutes late because of an accident and regular Pittsburgh 3 PM traffic. I explained to reception that I am currently in crisis she got up and went to the back. I don’t know if she was talking to the doctor or what she’s did did, but she came back out front very quickly and said she can’t see you and there is no availability for the rest of the week. Maybe next week you’re gonna have to call and reschedule. now I feel even worse off than I did before. I even attempted to come to this damn doctors office. I asked if there’s anyway I could do a telehealth visit or something because as I already had said I am in crisis. I am currently manic experiencing a fucking episode. No, I didn’t use that language, but I am very upset. I fear that this is going to put me down worse than I already have been. Please do not suggest that I go to the hospital or some nonsense like that. I do not have the option to just fuck off from life for however long a hospital stay would be. I am responsible for taking care of my four children alone I have no family I have no friends so hospital stay is not an option. I tried to do the responsible thing by making an appointment because I am currently in crisis And now this happens. Is it malpractice to refuse a patient during crisis? If so, should I think about switching to a different provider? Also, I’m sorry if this is all over the place or doesn’t make sense or whatever like I have stated previously I have bipolar and I manic and my thoughts are racing and this just sent me over the fucking edge and I just cannot organize one thought in my damn head and I’m trying to drive back home to my children because it’s time to make dinner Soon. I apologize if all of this came off as rude or anything similar to that it wasn’t my intention. I’m just frustrated and upset and just feel defeated.

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Posted Apr 9, 2025, 8:21 PM UTC

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