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Nichola W. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Difficult to get appointments with understanding staff

I have been registered with this practice for over thirty years. I have noticed a decline in the service since several experienced clinicians departed. Whilst there are some capable practitioners available, securing appointments with them proves extremely challenging. This week, I had an appointment with a healthcare professional regarding pain management, mental health concerns, and sleep difficulties. The suggested approach was to discontinue my current medication. I question whether this person truly comprehends what it means to experience chronic pain on a daily basis. I have since been referred to a pain management service, which I am hesitant about pursuing. I intend to continue working with my specialist at the regional hospital, as they demonstrate a genuine understanding of my situation. When I reach out for support, I feel the response lacks genuine care or effort to understand my circumstances. I felt deeply offended by the interaction. The impression given was one of suspicion rather than compassionate care. I was already struggling emotionally before the appointment, and afterwards I felt considerably more isolated and distressed. The healthcare professional I spoke with appeared indifferent to my concerns, displaying a detached manner with little warmth or understanding. It is frustrating that I must manage a full-time job whilst dealing with these health challenges without meaningful support from my practice. I expected healthcare professionals to prioritise helping patients, yet this experience fell far short. The person I consulted was not a doctor but a healthcare practitioner. I am sufficiently concerned about this experience that I plan to raise my concerns with the appropriate service management.

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