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D H. 2 years ago • From Google

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Dismissed concerns led to serious surgical complications

I have received excellent care at this practice on previous occasions, but my most recent experience was deeply disappointing. I had undergone significant abdominal surgery in the past for a substantial hernia condition that required surgical intervention to reposition affected tissue. When I developed concerns about potential recurrence of symptoms, I sought a referral to specialist care to prevent any deterioration. The clinician at the practice dismissed my worries and declined to provide a referral. I then requested a private referral, which was eventually agreed to, though somewhat reluctantly. The subsequent private assessment revealed that my previous surgical repair had deteriorated, resulting in a complex hernia condition affecting multiple areas. This necessitated an extensive surgical procedure lasting several hours to address the complications, revise the previous repair, and resolve all hernia sites. This outcome suggests that the initial referral request was far from unnecessary. Additionally, I discovered that my personal information had been shared with an external organisation without my consent. I recognise that this situation may reflect broader challenges within healthcare systems and the considerable demands placed on general practice services.

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