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Alison L. 9 months ago • From Google

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Average

New triage system leaves elderly patients struggling

Disappointing. I've been with this practice for many years and have been very happy with the service I have received, so much so I recommended the practice to my family members. However the new triage system isn't fit for purpose, it's not suitable for elderly people and people who aren't computer savvy. A family member tried to get an appointment and was told to come back at a later time, which they did. They asked the receptionist for an appointment and was given a link to make their own. Surely common sense should've prevailed at this point. I received a call from my family member who was distressed because they didn't know what to do with the link they'd been given. I was able to get permission to leave work to try and sort something out. Fortunately I managed to get through and spoke to a member of staff, an older person who understood totally and was the voice of reason. This staff member made an appointment there and then. Now why couldn't the person on reception used their common sense and done the same? I actually feel embarrassed that I recommended this practice to my family because it's not what it was. The compassion has been lost to technology. Let's hope the practice management read this feedback and do something about it.

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