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Mehmet K. 9 months ago • From Google

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Bad

Language barrier made urgent care feel dismissed

We attended this GP practice today following a referral for my spouse's pressing health concern, with expectations of receiving an onward referral to a larger hospital facility. However, I felt that due to my limited English proficiency, the practice did not fully appreciate the seriousness of our circumstances or demonstrate adequate understanding of our needs. Despite the clinical assessment indicating urgency, we were offered an appointment for a routine blood test scheduled approximately two weeks away. When I attempted to discuss the urgent nature of the situation with the clinician again, I felt hurried away in a manner that left me feeling unwelcome, which was distressing. My intention was simply to ensure my spouse received appropriate care. We remain registered with this practice due to our residential location, though we would prefer alternatives if possible. I would encourage the practice to consider enhancing their communication approaches and responsiveness to patient concerns in future interactions.

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