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Neil B. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Online booking system makes appointments impossible

I wonder if those who left one star reviews because they struggled to book appointments when calling the surgery now recognise that period as relatively straightforward compared to the current situation. The online consultation system appears to have significant limitations. At the time of writing this review, I have been attempting to arrange a doctor's appointment for five months without success. It is unclear whether adequate medical staff are available on site. If they are present, many seem to be working remotely, with telephone consultations being the predominant method of contact. I have had telephone appointments with a physiotherapist, and I find it difficult to understand how a physical assessment of my right leg's deteriorating condition can be properly evaluated through a voice conversation alone. I maintain respect for the staff members, as they are navigating a particularly demanding environment with considerable pressures. However, the online system appears to have fundamental issues that are not functioning effectively. Patients are required to provide extensive written information regarding personal habits each time they use the platform, which makes the process unnecessarily time-consuming. This information presumably needs to be reviewed by someone on each occasion, which does not appear to be an efficient use of resources. Frequently, the outcome of an online consultation is that an in-person appointment with a doctor is necessary, requiring patients to submit another online consultation, creating a repetitive cycle.

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