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Sandy L. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Frustrating healthcare service with poor communication

My children are suffering from eczema and experiencing sleep difficulties lately. Initially, on 27/12/2024, I contacted the clinic and was informed they only handle emergency situations. I assumed this was due to the Christmas holiday period, so I attempted to call again on 30/12/2024. They deemed my case non-urgent and scheduled an appointment at Silverdale, which I found confusing and ultimately missed. When I called again on 31/12/2024, they repeated that they were only managing emergency cases. I inquired whether this was holiday-related, but the staff member stated this had been their policy for two years. The representative seemed to believe I was simply seeking repeated hydrocortisone cream prescriptions, but the reality is my children are unable to sleep because of their eczema. If Lake GP maintains such a policy, they should ensure their staff can ask comprehensive questions to truly understand patients' situations. Moreover, hospital emergency departments are strictly for critical emergencies. If general practitioners are only accepting urgent cases, what avenue exists for addressing routine medical needs?

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