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Robert B. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Frustrating experience with unhelpful medical admin staff

Doctors are excellent. However, the administrative staff desperately need training in customer service and interpersonal communication. Dr. Barnes prescribed me a week's course of antibiotics and requested a follow-up. I've been attempting to contact the office since last Thursday without success. Frustrated, I drove to the surgery this morning and caught someone entering through locked doors since the external bell isn't functioning. When I finally got someone's attention, their first response was to ask about an appointment. I explained the irony - how can I schedule an appointment when their answering machine instructs patients not to contact the GP directly, yet they never answer the phone? As a taxpayer contributing 50% of my earnings, if I managed my business with such unprofessional attitude, I would quickly go bankrupt. They dismissively told me the doctor would call later, treating me like a second-class citizen. It appears they are more focused on the £12.58 government payment for COVID vaccinations than providing comprehensive patient care.

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