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Emran K. 4 years ago • From Google

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Phone assessments dismissing urgent symptoms

I have had a very negative experience at this GP practice. The service appears to be declining with each visit. Since the pandemic, I feel the staff have become less responsive to patient needs. There seems to be a tendency to dismiss concerns and reluctance to arrange in-person appointments, even when situations appear urgent. My son experienced a respiratory flare-up during winter that required corticosteroid treatment, which he typically needs at this time of year. During a telephone consultation, I felt the healthcare professional made a diagnosis based solely on the phone call and advised obtaining a test result before attending accident and emergency. I was very frustrated by this advice and decided to take my son directly to A&E instead. Once assessed there, he was provided with the corticosteroids he needed for his condition. I questioned how an accurate diagnosis could be made over the telephone without a proper examination. I felt this approach carried potential risks. Overall, I am very dissatisfied with the care provided.

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