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Anne M. 5 years ago • From Google

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Persistent calling finally lands a telephone consultation

I'd first like to emphasize that the personnel at this medical practice are absolutely wonderful, but the administrative system they're compelled to operate within is deeply flawed. Currently, patients can only secure an appointment by phoning precisely at 8am, which is problematic for those with standard work schedules like myself. Fortunately, I happened to be on vacation today, which allowed me to persistently dial 125 times before finally entering a queue at 9am, where I then waited 35 minutes. Ultimately, I was granted a telephone consultation that successfully addressed my medical needs. It's clear the surgery would benefit tremendously from implementing an online advance booking option. While I understand their hesitation stems from patients who inconsiderately fail to attend scheduled appointments, there must be a more efficient solution. My sympathy lies entirely with the hardworking staff who are constrained by this challenging system.

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