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Haley N. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Online only consultations leaving you without proper support

I am unable to reach anyone at the practice by phone and can only communicate through online channels. I have been experiencing significant shoulder discomfort for a week. After submitting an online consultation, I was advised to visit the pharmacy for over-the-counter pain relief, but this has not resolved my symptoms and I remain in considerable pain with limited mobility and sleep disruption. I attended a walk-in centre, where staff sent feedback to my practice indicating I may have a nerve-related issue. I submitted another online consultation to my GP after a week of ongoing severe pain. During an appointment with a clinical practitioner, I was told that pain medication would be sent to my pharmacy, as I was quite distressed at that point. However, I received a subsequent call informing me that this request had been declined and I should continue with pharmacy-available painkillers and allow time for natural recovery, which could potentially take several months. I find it difficult to understand how patients are expected to manage such significant pain with limited options. I felt that my request for appropriate pain management was not adequately addressed, and I am now questioning whether to seek care elsewhere.

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