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Holly S. 3 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Online booking slots fill up too quickly

After using the online appointment service, which has limited availability unless accessed early in the morning, I eventually managed to book a slot after several days. I then spent the day waiting for a phone consultation, during which an appointment was scheduled for a week ahead. Unfortunately, I needed to cancel this due to personal commitments. When I contacted the clinic to reschedule, I was informed that the reception team couldn't book appointments directly and suggested I either restart the entire process or wait approximately two weeks for a telephone consultation, after which the clinician could potentially arrange an in-person visit. The alternative offered was to attend the accident and emergency department if I required an earlier appointment. I found this suggestion concerning, as it seemed inappropriate to direct routine cases to an already stretched emergency service. I'm disappointed by this approach and question whether the funding model supports redirecting non-urgent patients to A&E in this manner. I also wonder whether the local hospital would view this practice favourably.

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