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Bex F. 6 years ago • From Google

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Dangerous dismissive care at station road surgery

Use with caution. At 21, I visited Station Road Surgery with my symptoms, only to be dismissively told 'it's *ONLY* endometriosis' (a serious condition that shouldn't be minimized) and advised to take 'pain killers' until I potentially 'plan to have a baby'. After persistently requesting a hospital referral, I discovered a tumour on my ovary five times larger than the ovary itself. The hospital doctors emphasized how critical and fortunate it was that I pursued further investigation. Had I followed the GP's initial advice, I would still be suffering and potentially facing more severe health complications. Subsequently, I sought help for another issue and was completely dismissed. The GP's patronizing attitude left me feeling insignificant and discouraged, preventing me from immediately scheduling a follow-up. Am I still experiencing symptoms? Absolutely. Most recently, I had a collarbone lump x-rayed, with a promised two-week turnaround for results. After a month of silence and unsuccessful attempts to contact them, I'm forced to persistently try calling again tomorrow. Each call requires waiting nearly 20 minutes to reach someone. The practice seems to lack a sense of urgency or importance. The receptionists appear to treat their role mechanically, often being unhelpful or rude, depending on who answers. Their primary issue is extreme slowness. After six years of using this GP practice, my experience has been consistently poor, and I have zero confidence in their expertise. If you use their services, proceed with extreme caution. While avoiding hypochondria, trust your instincts and body. If the information from the GPs feels unsatisfactory, continue pushing until you're completely confident. My persistence potentially saved me from ongoing suffering and undetected health risks.

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