LF

Linda F. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Poor communication left me walking in pain

I felt deeply disappointed by how the surgery was organised and the systems that were in place for delivering care. I had an appointment scheduled for an injection procedure on my heel. No clear communication was provided explaining that I needed to obtain a prescription for the medication beforehand—only what appeared to be a routine appointment reminder. Upon arriving at the surgery, I was asked whether I had brought the medication with me. I was unaware of this requirement, and it seemed unreasonable that for a standard procedure, the medication wouldn't be held in stock at the surgery itself. It transpired that the prescription hadn't even been issued. The reception staff were genuinely apologetic and arranged for the clinician to issue a prescription. I was instructed to visit the pharmacy to collect it, though initially I was told it wasn't available there and directed elsewhere. After expressing my frustration, the medication was eventually located. I then had to return to the surgery for the procedure. As I have no access to transport, this meant walking on painful feet to the pharmacy and back before I could receive the injection. I later discovered this wasn't an isolated incident. Changes are clearly needed. When someone requires an injection procedure, it's evident they're experiencing discomfort, so better communication with patients beforehand would help, or alternatively, ensuring medications are available so treatment can proceed without unnecessary complications. The clinical and reception staff were genuinely apologetic and patient while I expressed my concerns, and I recognise this situation wasn't of their making. The responsibility for this issue rests with the practice management level.

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