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Robin D. 7 months ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Booking system failures and unhelpful reception staff

I had an appointment and was treated with respect and consideration, receiving a diagnosis related to a urological condition. I was advised to have a blood test and instructed to book a follow-up appointment once the results were available. This is when I encountered significant difficulties with the administrative staff. After attempting to use the online booking system without success, repeatedly receiving verification codes that failed to work, I telephoned reception and was redirected to complete an online form on my phone. This circular process resulted in no appointment being made. Frustrated by this experience, I attended the surgery in person and requested a follow-up appointment. The receptionist initially resisted, but when I explained that I had been specifically instructed by the clinician to return, I believed the matter was resolved. I was mistaken. Approximately twenty minutes after arriving home, I received a phone call asking me to provide a urine sample for testing, despite having provided one just four days prior. I was also asked to complete a survey to help determine my condition, which seemed to indicate that my medical records had not been reviewed. Shortly after, I received a text message with a survey form that I had already completed at my initial appointment. All I required was a straightforward follow-up appointment to discuss medication options, yet instead I encountered bureaucratic obstacles and administrative failures. The online booking system appears non-functional, and the support staff demonstrated a lack of competence and poor service. While the clinician provided an exemplary consultation, they are clearly undermined by the inadequate performance and unhelpful approach of the administrative team. I expected healthcare work to be driven by a commitment to patient care, not by indifference.

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