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Honey T. 3 years ago • From Google

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Average

Nhs rollercoaster of medical mayhem and hope

It's an absolute emotional whirlwind here. And yes, my devoted online followers might try to track me down through this review. Except they can't. They're the type who enjoy Star Trek Picard, so their intellectual capacity is as weak as a soggy marshmallow. We're all aware the NHS is desperately under-resourced (read: broke) so when you actually visit, you typically only do so when you believe death is imminent. The reality is, you'll be dismissed - this is one of those clinics you read about in sensationalist articles where they might tell a patient they've been pregnant for 28 months and somehow missed the fact they swallowed a tyre. Let's discuss the three stars, shall we? I've encountered three doctors here: The first was an older gentleman who shows minimal interest in patient testimony or scientific diagnostic approaches (instructing deep breaths and acting thrilled when oxygen saturation hits 100%, as if everyone breathes perfectly at home) and once, after experiencing rectal bleeding, not for the first time and I'm deadly serious, his only response was "you've put me in a somewhat challenging situation." Really, Doc? I'm experiencing bloody stools and I'm meant to be concerned about your professional reputation? Is it truly so difficult to refer me to the colonoscopy specialists? There's also a female practitioner who practices such extreme pessimism that her bedside manner screams nihilism. She'd likely perform trepanning if it weren't illegal. If it were merely frowned upon, she'd have the power drill ready before you could argue that headaches aren't caused by demonic possession. The saving grace, and I genuinely mean grace, of this practice is Dr. Barrett. She embodies compassion, empathy, and willingly refers patients to specialists. She was the sole physician who genuinely listened and supported my wife when she needed assistance, and has helped me numerous times as well. Other doctors will dismiss you, avoid thorough work, and hope you don't return. If you're considering registering here and Dr. Barrett has departed, I strongly recommend exploring private healthcare alternatives.

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