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Tatiana D. 2 years ago • From Google

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Neglected Patient Battles Healthcare System's Cruel Indifference

Last year, I faced a severe illness that brought on distressing symptoms impacting my connective tissues from head to toe. This resulted in the atrophy of both my fat and muscle, along with widespread nerve pain and constant headaches. The entire ordeal has been extremely traumatic for me, yet since then, others have often minimized my symptoms by attributing them to mental health concerns. This experience is unlike anything I’ve encountered before; I am shocked by the lack of care I've received. The staff here demonstrate a complete absence of empathy, while the reception team is particularly rude and unhelpful. Moreover, the Patches service is frequently unavailable and they do not respond to emails in a timely manner. When attempting to call for assistance, there’s usually an excessively long wait time which makes it frustratingly difficult to reach someone who can help me. Consequently, I feel compelled to file a formal complaint regarding my treatment here as it has left me feeling deeply hurt. For quite some time now, I've refrained from writing a review in hopes that their attitude towards me might improve; however today’s interaction with the reception staff was simply too much for me to bear any longer as they were consistently rude during our exchanges. It seems evident that this surgery needs new personnel because complaints about their service are not uncommon—and mine certainly won't be the last one made. On a positive note, I want to acknowledge Katie—the mental health nurse—who works at this practice; she stands out as one person who has genuinely demonstrated understanding toward what I've endured throughout this process. While I also recognize that my doctor is understandably busy and may not fully grasp what happened within my body—something for which I do not hold her accountable—I still find myself without any guidance or support in resolving these issues on medical matters related specifically to me. I’ve been forced into seeking private healthcare options due increasingly prevalent negligence within this facility's approach towards patient care—it’s disheartening—and all I'm left hoping is that no one else ever has an experience similar like mine again.

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