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Ninthu T. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Declining GP Practice: Impossible Appointments, Poor Service

A general practice that once provided satisfactory service has regrettably seen a decline in both the quality of care and the management practices in place. Attempting to secure an appointment online is nearly impossible; their e-consult system only opens at 8 am and fills up within just an hour. This situation poses a significant challenge for working individuals who commute during these hours, making it difficult for them to obtain necessary appointments. Calling in the morning for an appointment proves equally frustrating. I dialed at 8:06, only six minutes after their lines became available, yet my call was disconnected automatically due to high call volume. As a result, I found myself unable to schedule a same-day appointment. If neither of those options works out, and if you somehow manage to connect with them—provided they are in a good mood—you might be offered an appointment. However, this could be scheduled three weeks later! Is there any real purpose behind such offers? It feels more like an insult than genuine assistance. My father required medical attention as I explored other avenues but unfortunately had no choice but to wait three weeks until he received his appointment. We selected a date and time that suited his work schedule perfectly. To our dismay, on the actual day of his appointment, it was canceled without prior notice or any follow-up communication from the practice about rescheduling. They set him up with another time slot that conflicted with his commitments—this becomes even more challenging given that many elderly immigrants face difficulties navigating phone interactions. Such unprofessional behavior reflects poorly on their practice's commitment to patient care and empathy towards clients’ needs.

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