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Janice H. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Disappointed with mostly telephone appointments and reception inconsistency

I have been a patient for over 20 years and whilst we have had our ups and downs previously, as the clinician can sometimes be quite direct in their manner, I must say I have been disappointed that over the past 3 years I have only been seen in person once for a brief appointment. The majority of my consultations have been conducted by telephone. Regarding the reception team, there are three staff members. One is generally helpful and efficiently handles matters such as repeat prescriptions and booking appointments. She has been with the practice the longest. Another receptionist who has worked there for a couple of years presents herself as being above her role. I found it particularly frustrating when she was dismissive during a phone call and suggested I was being untruthful when in fact the error was on her part. Then there is a newer team member who appears to still be learning from the existing staff. I actually sympathize with him as he often seems uncertain about procedures and frequently needs to transfer calls to another receptionist to assist me. I am not entirely surprised that the practice has now closed. My main concern now is how patients like myself will be treated going forward. I do not adapt well to change and I simply hope that things will work out positively.

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