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Anthony D. one year ago • From Google

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Grovelands medical centre failed me completely

I'm writing a review about Grovelands Medical Centre regarding an incredibly frustrating experience. I had a scheduled appointment for January 7th, 2025 at 8:50am, only to be told no such appointment existed. Reception claimed I had cancelled the appointment, which is completely false - I never contacted them to cancel a booking they originally made. It seems I'm not the only patient experiencing such administrative chaos. The situation became even more unacceptable when they could only offer me another appointment on January 10th, despite this being their error. Following my November 2024 operation, I urgently needed a cardiology referral for a heart scan, as recommended by my surgical and anesthesia teams due to a serious medical concern. Additionally, I'm dealing with a post-surgical foot infection. The reception staff demonstrated remarkable incompetence, with no coordination between team members. As someone suffering from severe anxiety and stress, this experience dramatically escalated my health-related emotional distress. Fortunately, Dr. Diaz was exceptional. She immediately recognized my anxiety, took comprehensive action, and recommended logging a formal complaint. She conducted a thorough examination, including blood pressure check, blood tests for leg swelling and EDEMA, and a full ECG. She also processed the cardiology referral for a complete heart scan - something that should have happened months earlier. The service at Grovelands Medical Centre reveals systemic issues, including false accusations about appointment cancellations and fabricated claims of communication. The staff urgently require retraining, with a critical need to treat patients - especially those with disabilities - with greater respect and professionalism. 😡

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