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Juanique S. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception dismissive about medication gaps

My prescription for mood-stabilising medication was declined as a review was needed, which I wasn't aware of. This left me without my medication for a week. The phone lines were difficult to get through on. When I attended in person to enquire about an emergency prescription that hadn't been sent, I was informed of the reason for the initial rejection. Upon explaining my concerns to the reception staff member about being without my medication, they suggested this was an extreme viewpoint. I should note that I had resumed this particular medication just over a year ago following a period of significant mental health difficulty. I find it concerning that someone in a frontline healthcare role would respond this way when a patient expresses worry about the risks associated with suddenly stopping their prescribed treatment. When I mentioned that the lack of medication could increase my vulnerability, I was told this was an extreme statement to make. I'm relieved that the situation didn't escalate further, and I'm grateful that my family situation remains unchanged. However, I'm troubled by how such interactions are handled in healthcare settings and worry about how similar situations might be managed in future.

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