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Tony H. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Poor

Phone system messages feel cold and dismissive

This practice employs some genuinely capable individuals, yet the overall management approach appears to lack warmth and understanding. There is a sense that patients are viewed as burdensome rather than valued, which is evident in the impersonal tone of automated communications and the detached nature of written responses to patient enquiries. Obtaining an appointment presents significant difficulty, and the standard suggestion to ring back the following day does not resolve the issue, as securing an appointment on subsequent days proves equally challenging. The quality of the staff suggests this could develop into an excellent practice, but it would require leadership that demonstrates genuine care and human connection in how it operates. I experienced a situation where I needed urgent medical guidance due to medication complications affecting my health. With no available appointment slot, I submitted an online query to a clinician and received a response that felt dismissive and unhelpful: 'Unfortunately your request is not suitable for the online messaging service. This service should be used for queries that can be appropriately dealt with by online consultation'. It remains unclear what types of concerns are actually considered appropriate for this communication channel. I eventually received attention after visiting the practice in person to express my dissatisfaction with that initial response. However, many patients may not be aware this option exists or may lack the assertiveness required to take such action.

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