RJ

Reem J. 2 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Long waits and unhelpful reception staff

I'm quite frustrated because there's consistently a significant wait of around an hour between my appointment time and actually being seen by a clinician. The process isn't clear to me. Additionally, I found the reception staff member to be unhelpful and unwelcoming.

Ashcroft Surgery

one year ago

We understand how important your time is, and we make every effort to see patients promptly. However, delays in a doctor's schedule are rarely due to poor time management. Instead, they often arise because some patients have complex medical or emotional needs that require extra time and care. For example, if someone has recently lost a partner of 55 years, it would be neither compassionate nor appropriate for a doctor to strictly limit their consultation to 10-15 minutes. Similarly, if a patient presents with something serious, such as a suspected cancer diagnosis, it’s essential that they are given the time they need to process the situation, ask questions, and express their emotions. Supporting patients through these difficult moments is a vital part of our role, and it’s something we take very seriously. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding if you find yourself waiting longer than expected. Rather than focusing solely on the inconvenience, we encourage you to consider that someone else may be facing a particularly challenging or emotional moment. In these times, we hope you can find gratitude in not being in that position yourself and trust that, if (God forbid) a relative was in this position, they too will receive the same care and attention they deserve.

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