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Ashleigh W. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception dismissed my concerns without listening

I attended this surgery as it was my only option. I had been assured I would receive a phone call but this never materialised. After a pharmacist advised me that I needed to see a doctor rather than receive pharmacy treatment, I made my way to the surgery. Upon arrival, the process required me to stand and wait to be summoned via intercom. While I was waiting, I noticed staff members were aware of my presence but did not acknowledge me. Several minutes passed before I noticed a sign instructing visitors to press a buzzer and wait for a response, which made me wonder why the receptionist had not simply answered when she saw me standing there. Once called through, I was taken aside and informed that someone had attempted to contact me that afternoon. I found this difficult to accept, as I had my phone with me throughout the day and had no record of any missed calls. When I showed the receptionist my call log, she appeared dismissive and suggested the system records were accurate, implying I was mistaken. I attempted to explain that I urgently needed medical attention, but was told to ring back the following morning or contact 111. The staff member did not seem concerned about my situation. I found this interaction distressing, particularly given that I was already unwell, and felt humiliated by being contradicted. This represents a significant change in my experience with this surgery, as I have not previously encountered issues. I believe the practice would benefit from reviewing their communication procedures and customer service approach, as the standard of interaction fell short of what I would expect. I would encourage others in similar situations to advocate for themselves.

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