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Ash T. 11 months ago • From Google

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Online booking system left me waiting unnecessarily

I arranged an appointment through the online system as instructed by reception staff, only to be informed that no slots were available and I would need to wait for an opening. Given the urgency and importance of my health concern, I contacted the practice by phone to request an expedited telephone consultation. However, I was directed to the triage service, which did not seem like a practical solution for my situation. I subsequently called 111, and within approximately twenty minutes, they arranged a same-day telephone consultation at my local practice, which took place within the hour. The reception team at this practice appears to lack either the capability or the willingness to manage appointments efficiently enough to accommodate patients with time-sensitive issues, such as fitting me in before the end of the day. The clinical staff and doctors are pleasant and competent in their roles, provided one is able to secure an appointment with them. The overall experience with the appointment booking process has been disappointing. I am concerned about how patients with greater difficulties navigating this system, such as older individuals, manage to access care, and wonder whether this barrier contributes to health issues becoming more serious before receiving proper attention. The appointment system would benefit from significant improvement.

Filey Surgery

10 months ago

Dear Mr Tyson, please can we point out that it is not our receptionists who determine when a patient is booked into an appointment. Any requests for an appointment with a Doctor are triaged by a clinician. This process ensures that people with medical conditions who need to be seen urgently are given appointments soon and for routine conditions an appointment is made at a future date. Our receptionists follow our protocol and inform the patient of the clinicians' decision and organise an appropriately timed appointment. We are sorry that you felt this was not suitable and will respond directly.

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