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Kevin L. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Disappointing care and administrative issues

Over the years, I've been a patient at this surgery, and recently transferred myself and my two daughters to Charles Street. The experience has been far from satisfactory. The inconsistency in medical approaches is striking; one physician, advocating a holistic method, abruptly ceased prescribing my sleep medication despite my long-standing insomnia diagnosis from another doctor. When I sought clarification, the administrative staff dismissively stated 'no further action needed'. The incompetence of the CVS staff in utilizing their internal systems is alarming. It took multiple phone calls and a personal visit spanning from August 2023 to March 2024 to ascertain whether a scan had been requested for a worrying abdominal lump. The conflicting information provided by different staff members only added to my frustration and concern. The overall atmosphere cultivated by the reception staff is one of indifference. Many display a shocking level of rudeness, an observation echoed by other patients. Attempts to address these issues with the practice manager have proven futile. It's perplexing why individuals lacking basic empathy and compassion would choose a career in healthcare. The unreliability of the telephone appointment system is another source of frustration. I've found myself waiting with phone in hand, only to be informed later that the doctor 'couldn't reach me'. The solution offered? A text message promising a follow-up appointment in three weeks' time. While I'm certain there are some dedicated professionals at the practice, and I genuinely sympathize with their situation, the overall experience has been deeply disappointing.

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