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Beth H. 4 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Phone diagnoses missed serious chest infection

I had a deeply frustrating experience with the care provided for my young child over several months. My child experienced a persistent cough lasting around five months, and despite making multiple attempts to secure an in-person appointment for a proper examination, I was repeatedly offered remote consultations instead. The diagnoses provided through these remote assessments proved to be inaccurate. Following one such remote diagnosis, the symptoms worsened significantly within days, prompting a hospital visit where clinical examination revealed the actual condition was different from what had been suggested. More recently, when the cough deteriorated further, an inhaler was prescribed following a remote consultation. After speaking with another service today, I was advised to attend a walk-in centre for proper assessment, where a different diagnosis was identified. I feel disappointed that children at this practice do not appear to receive priority for face-to-face appointments, which would allow for thorough clinical examination. This experience has led me to seriously consider registering with an alternative practice, as I believe the current standard of care falls short of what should be expected.

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