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Sarika S. one year ago • From Google

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Confirm you're seeing a GP, not the nurse

If you wish to see a GP, it is advisable to request this specifically when booking and confirm the practitioner's identity. Be cautious if reception staff offer an earlier appointment with someone else, as they may be suggesting an alternative healthcare professional instead. It is worth asking who the appointment would be with, as some practices may direct patients to other clinicians while suggesting they provide equivalent care. I experienced frustration at this surgery when attending with a seriously unwell child presenting with a high fever who was initially seen by a nurse practitioner. Although the nurse recognised the severity of the presentation and appropriately referred for GP assessment, this resulted in an extended visit that felt avoidable. Some practitioners at this surgery appear less comfortable engaging with patients who demonstrate medical knowledge or ask questions, whereas others demonstrate exceptional diagnostic skills and genuine commitment to patient care. The practice does have some clinicians with strong interpersonal abilities who help patients feel at ease, though this is not consistent across all staff members. The shift towards nurse-led appointments appears linked to sustained funding pressures within the NHS. For those with the financial means, private healthcare may feel like a more reliable alternative, though access to such options remains limited for many patients.

Otterfield Medical Centre

one year ago

Dear Sarika, Thank you for your feedback. Our Community Paediatric Matron is both highly experienced and qualified, and all of our GPs at the practice have full confidence in her abilities. However, our relationships with all of our patients are equally valued, so if you are dissatisfied, I would be more than happy to discuss this with you in more detail. Please contact the practice to arrange an appointment to meet with me. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Charlotte Lathwell Practice Manager Otterfield Medical Centre

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