AA

Amy A. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Anima system fails again with patient frustration

*Continuation of my mounting frustration with this medical practice and their new system.* I attempted to submit a request on Monday but was informed they had reached their operational capacity, so I waited until Tuesday. Given my ongoing health challenges, I submitted a blood test request Tuesday morning and was advised of an in-person appointment for Thursday. Upon arrival at the surgery, after struggling to find parking, I was told the appointment was actually a call back. The receptionist verified my confirmation and acknowledged the discrepancy was unusual. Overwhelmed with emotion, I found the receptionist trying to be helpful, suggesting I could alternatively visit Corby Urgent Care. During the subsequent call back, the doctor was compassionate and understanding. Nonetheless, I essentially repeated the information from my original request, and he indicated he would prefer an in-person consultation before ordering blood tests. Seriously?! It's becoming utterly ridiculous. This convoluted, inefficient system is clearly delaying necessary medical intervention. I overheard a receptionist at the Earls Barton clinic discussing the rationale behind using this new approach. Apparently, receptionists were not performing triage effectively. While I comprehend the underlying issue, wouldn't training staff be more productive than implementing a system that's exacerbating existing problems?

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