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Lance C. 5 years ago • From Google

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Endless calls at 8am, no appointments

I am completely exasperated with the Highwoods medical practice in Colchester. Their lack of compassion is astounding, regardless of how critical your health concerns are. They simply instruct patients to call at 8 am in a dismissive manner, while their phone lines are perpetually busy as everyone attempts the same thing - an absurdly inefficient system. Multiple times, I've dialed continuously for over an hour, only to be told no appointments are available, irrespective of the urgency of my medical situation. This pattern has persisted for years, and I've finally reached my breaking point. I've even resorted to recording my phone conversations because staff members have attempted to falsely accuse me of being aggressive. I'll admit I raised my voice once when a staff member became unnecessarily hostile towards me. Now I record calls to demonstrate both my composure and their problematic attitudes. Their approach is like a ruthless auction where patients compete for limited appointments, with no consideration for serious symptoms. They should prioritize critical health issues instead of displaying such indifference. Since March 2020, I've been battling significant health challenges and sleep disruptions, making their 8 am call requirement impossible, given my irregular sleep schedule. If nothing changes, I'm prepared to involve local media, armed with my recordings. Their staff's complete lack of empathy and understanding is unacceptable. Anyone experiencing similar treatment should document their interactions. These healthcare professionals seem more interested in bureaucratic processes than patient welfare. Their dismissive attitude makes patients feel hopeless and abandoned. They discourage self-research while simultaneously making professional medical consultation nearly impossible. I've been forced to seek emergency hospital treatment multiple times due to their appointment system's dysfunction. This is not just inconvenient - it's potentially dangerous and completely unacceptable healthcare practice.

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