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Shabby S. 10 months ago • From Google

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Excellent

Quick care after triage saves the day

During a recent phone inquiry, the receptionist claimed a nurse couldn't assist with a prescription (which was incorrect, as they would involve a doctor), and unhelpfully suggested going to an emergency room without even knowing its location. This was frustrating, especially when I specifically wanted to see a nurse. With the first available appointment being weeks away on 11 September, I completed an online triage form at 8am and impressively received a 9am appointment text by 8:15am. The paramedic who saw me was exceptionally knowledgeable and professionally handled my injury. Having been a patient at this surgery since 1985, I've observed how the massive population influx in our town and surrounding villages is clearly overwhelming their capacity. The staff remain talented and hardworking, but their workload has dramatically increased. My key observation is that new residents urgently need to familiarize themselves with local geography - not knowing basic location details significantly undermines professional credibility and creates unnecessary complications.

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