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Danielle C. 3 years ago • From Google

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Difficult to get appointments and results weren't explained

I experienced significant swelling affecting my lower leg that made walking extremely difficult. Obtaining appointments proved challenging, but I eventually secured three visits. During the first appointment, the clinician was pleasant and arranged a blood test, which gave me hope that my issue would be resolved. However, when I followed up about the results, I was simply told they were normal with no further explanation. When I pointed out that my swelling persisted, I was advised to book another appointment. At this subsequent visit, I was seen by a trainee rather than an experienced practitioner, and they suggested compression stockings. I felt this wasn't addressing the underlying cause and requested additional investigations, but was told this wasn't necessary given my earlier test results. I scheduled a further appointment to discuss my concerns, only to receive the same response. Frustrated with the lack of progress, I attended the accident and emergency department, where investigations revealed I have a cardiac condition. Since this discovery, I have been attempting to arrange a referral appointment at the practice. My repeated attempts to contact them have been unsuccessful, with approximately 28 calls going unanswered. I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience at this practice and would not recommend it to others.

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