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Billy P. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Late cancellation notification caused unnecessary disruption

I want to express my significant frustration with the standard of service I have recently experienced, which reveals considerable gaps in how information is communicated and how patients are cared for. A blood test was arranged for me in early June at a morning appointment time. To make this appointment possible, I adjusted my schedule and returned from being away on business the evening before. Upon receiving a confirmation message on the day before the appointment, I made my way to the centre the following morning, only to discover that the appointment had been cancelled due to staff unavailability. The notification informing me of this cancellation arrived at mid-morning—well after the scheduled time and after I had already travelled to the location. This is deeply disappointing. Beyond not receiving the medical care I needed, I also lost time, experienced considerable inconvenience, and faced unnecessary costs—all as a result of inadequate advance notice. For context, I maintain a healthy lifestyle and have seldom used this service previously; this experience has been particularly frustrating. Why was I not notified of the cancellation beforehand? What measures exist to prevent similar situations in the future? What will be done to ensure my ongoing care is handled appropriately and without further disruption? I trust this feedback will prompt meaningful changes to how information is shared with patients and the overall quality of care provided. I look forward to a timely response.

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