Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience across the practice. Many patients report positive interactions with reception staff, clinical teams, and administrative personnel, consistently highlighting warmth, professionalism, and attentive listening during consultations. Patients appreciate the welcoming reception experience and note that staff demonstrate genuine compassion when addressing concerns. Several patients specifically mention responsive service and swift resolution when issues are identified.

However, a significant proportion of feedback identifies concerns around consultation quality and clinical decision-making. Some patients report rushed appointments where symptoms were overlooked, leading to inadequate treatment or inappropriate diagnostic approaches. Communication challenges have been noted, particularly regarding appointment access and the ability to consult directly with medical professionals. A small number of patients describe experiences involving refusal to rectify medication errors or reluctance to escalate concerns to clinicians, raising questions about responsiveness to patient safety issues.

Continuity of care emerges as an area where patients would welcome improvement, though many acknowledge the practical constraints of medical practice. The practice environment itself receives positive comment for its thoughtful design, though reception areas are noted as somewhat cramped. Overall, while many patients express confidence in the service and report positive care experiences, the feedback indicates inconsistency in consultation quality and clinical responsiveness that warrants attention.

Appointment

68.00 %
Great

Reception

74.00 %
Great

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

70.00 %
Great

Respect

71.00 %
Great

Seen on time

65.00 %
Great

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Contact Information

  • 01736 330909
  • St Clare Medical Centre St Clare Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 3DX

Patient Experience Summary

Patient feedback reveals a mixed experience across the practice. Many patients report positive interactions with reception staff, clinical teams, and administrative personnel, consistently highlighting warmth, professionalism, and attentive listening during consultations. Patients appreciate the welcoming reception experience and note that staff demonstrate genuine compassion when addressing concerns. Several patients specifically mention responsive service and swift resolution when issues are identified.

However, a significant proportion of feedback identifies concerns around consultation quality and clinical decision-making. Some patients report rushed appointments where symptoms were overlooked, leading to inadequate treatment or inappropriate diagnostic approaches. Communication challenges have been noted, particularly regarding appointment access and the ability to consult directly with medical professionals. A small number of patients describe experiences involving refusal to rectify medication errors or reluctance to escalate concerns to clinicians, raising questions about responsiveness to patient safety issues.

Continuity of care emerges as an area where patients would welcome improvement, though many acknowledge the practical constraints of medical practice. The practice environment itself receives positive comment for its thoughtful design, though reception areas are noted as somewhat cramped. Overall, while many patients express confidence in the service and report positive care experiences, the feedback indicates inconsistency in consultation quality and clinical responsiveness that warrants attention.

Appointment

68.00 %
Great

Reception

74.00 %
Great

Cleanliness

75.00 %
Great

Care

70.00 %
Great

Respect

71.00 %
Great

Seen on time

65.00 %
Great
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