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Satinder S. 5 years ago • From Google

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Excellent

Finally got a face-to-face appointment that mattered

I recognise that the past several months have presented considerable challenges for both patients and healthcare professionals, with the pandemic creating substantial disruption to everyday routines. However, today's appointment has restored my confidence in the NHS. As a healthcare worker, I have been on the frontline throughout both waves of the pandemic. I have been experiencing health difficulties for more than eight weeks, and following numerous remote consultations with different clinicians at the practice, multiple calls to the out-of-hours service within a single day, and a visit to the emergency department, I eventually spoke with a clinician who genuinely listened to my concerns and demonstrated authentic care for my wellbeing. My primary need was to be assessed in person so that a practitioner could examine my presenting issue and enable me to recover and return to my role caring for others. I have not encountered a clinician displaying such attentiveness, compassion and understanding in quite some time, and I am genuinely appreciative of their willingness to see me at the surgery for a proper examination. This represents the first time a clinician has actually examined me regarding the issue I have been dealing with for over eight weeks, despite previous practitioners issuing prescriptions without conducting any assessment. It is regrettable that it has taken this considerable length of time to receive appropriate in-person evaluation, and the journey has been difficult. Fortunately, I have now been seen by a clinician I had not previously consulted with, and I can finally progress towards recovery. I extend my sincere gratitude to the practice for their efforts in supporting all patients seeking medical care.

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