PT

Peter T. 6 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Long phone queues make appointments difficult to book

I am writing this while waiting for someone to pick up my phone call. I have been waiting on hold for a considerable amount of time at this point. My partner has mentioned having to wait significantly longer on previous occasions. This practice appears to be poorly organised and managed. It is quite challenging to obtain appointments, and when I required one recently, the only option available was a different type of healthcare professional. The practice has misplaced my medical records on more than one occasion, there are frequent errors with repeat medication requests, and they tend to send written correspondence when a telephone conversation would be more efficient and suitable. If this practice were a business in another sector, it would likely not survive given its current operational standards. Update: I have now been on hold for over half an hour. If my workplace operated in this manner, we would not remain viable. It is unclear how this practice continues to function given what appears to be insufficient staffing and resources. The local area's poor performance in healthcare satisfaction metrics is perhaps unsurprising. I should note that based on comments from other patients, I would never support any discourteous behaviour towards the staff, and my own interactions with the reception team have always been respectful and professional. However, I do recognise that many of the concerns raised about this practice by others are valid and reflect genuine issues.

Other reviews for The Chestnuts Surgery