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Marie M. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Average

Frustrating medical care with communication breakdown

Since leaving this review I've met with the manager twice. I believe there are clear communication gaps within the surgery, with locum doctors frequently changing. I hope improvements will come soon, as patients need straightforward guidance on using the consultation system. Many people struggle with technology, and even those who are tech-savvy find the consult app unclear and perplexing. I remain optimistic, but meaningful change is essential, along with transparent, effective communication. Patients deserve stability, empathy, understanding, and compassionate care. The system is overwhelmed, and it's incredibly frustrating to endure weeks-long wait times for appointments. Unbelievably, after waiting weeks to see a regular GP about a serious ongoing issue, a referral was made - and just like previously, it was mishandled! A referral was supposed to be sent to a specific hospital, but once again it was incorrectly processed. When I called the surgery to address this and discuss recent blood results, I was told I must restart the entire process by submitting a new consult and waiting weeks again to discuss the same issue for the third time because they seemingly can't get it right. I'm now preparing to file my first formal complaint, and if the response is unsatisfactory, I'll escalate to parliamentary levels, involve the local MP (which I expect will be equally ineffective), and make this public. This system is so fundamentally broken it's shocking. They desperately need to replace some of the staff at this surgery.

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