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Teagan-louise B. one year ago • From Google

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Helpful online booking system saves time and stress

I called to schedule an appointment using their new online booking system, with the receptionist helping me complete the form. The system suggested going to the emergency room based on my symptoms and questionnaire, but I opted to book a next-day appointment since I didn't feel critically ill. During my consultation, the doctor suspected IBS and ordered blood tests to eliminate other possibilities. I could have wasted hours in the emergency department for a non-urgent condition that a GP could handle, potentially burdening already overwhelmed A&E staff with unnecessary cases. The automated system seems flawed, as it might direct patients to emergency services inappropriately. In contrast, speaking directly with a person allows for a more nuanced assessment of whether A&E is truly necessary. I'm concerned about how many people might be unnecessarily redirected to emergency services through this impersonal online screening process.

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