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David B. 8 months ago • From Google

Rating

Great

Phone queues can test your patience here

I feel sympathetic towards the clinical team when I read some of the other reviews, as the reception staff have consistently been helpful to me, and while the senior GP has a fairly relaxed manner, I've always found him approachable. There have certainly been occasions where I've felt solutions could have been more forthcoming, but I have received joint injections for my condition, and the younger GP who works midweek has a particularly proactive and engaged approach, readily arranging onward referrals; following consultations with him, I've undergone joint surgery and am awaiting further procedures alongside weight management support. The service has been excellent in this regard. The main factors preventing a perfect rating are occasional delays when calling the practice and repeated requests for feedback surveys following appointments, though I recognise these may be unavoidable. There have also been a couple of instances where prescribed medication wasn't available immediately, though these were always resolved at the next contact; no service is without fault. I think some of the other feedback is somewhat unfair given the demands placed on the team and their responsibilities. On a personal level, I've even brought in gifts to show my appreciation for their assistance. Regarding reviews that do raise concerns, I wonder whether there might be additional context to those situations that isn't apparent; I haven't personally experienced the senior GP as being disengaged from patient care. It's true that when he first took on the role, there were occasional issues with appointment punctuality, but this has improved considerably over time and is no longer something I find problematic.

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