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@853Superfly
We share the same mindset Velocio.
If pain relief has been offered.......
If you request it, it should be seen as an esqulation in discomfort/pain.
You are right that it can mask things, being aware is good.
Shock will set in a some point, things will get emotional, don't panic :)
Getting a bed in Guys A+E means the para-medics have discharged you into Guys care, the PM's will have a cup of tea and shortly be off to rescue someone else (unless you messed up the back of the ambulance then clean that first :) )
I am not in London, can anyone relay a message for you to anyone that needs to know where you are ?
I guess if posting on here you have let nearest and dearest know whats happened and where you are.
Expect an all nighter.
Checks take time, scans/x-rays may be ordered, this is due process to rule out unseen damage, if not-to bad, you might be out at dawn, if Nurses/Doctors not sure you may be moved to a ward for 24hrs observation, this can just be a precaution, so don't panic.
If released in the early hours of the morning.
Ask for "Patient Transport"
If you can not get home yourself, and no one can get to you, to get you home, ask about "Patient Transport" this is the sister side of the Ambulance service to the Emergency Unit that bought you in.
Patient Transport take people out of hospital, there can be a wait as it's a limited service.