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Bisma A. 4 months ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception gave conflicting information about appointment delay

I am extremely disappointed and appalled by the way I was treated at this practice. My appointment was scheduled for a specific time and I arrived early as instructed. After waiting past my appointment time without being called, a family member politely asked reception why I had still not been seen. They were calm, respectful, and not aggressive in any way. They were told the clinician was "probably busy," and another clinician dismissively suggested that the scheduled clinician was currently with another patient. However, moments later the clinician came out and called my name. By that point, due to my social anxiety and the confusion caused by being given conflicting information, I had already stepped outside feeling distressed. My family member called me immediately and I returned within about a minute, but the clinician then refused to see me after my family member questioned why we had been told something that was clearly untrue. The behaviour and attitude of the clinicians involved was extremely unprofessional, dismissive, and unhelpful. I cannot believe the level of care shown towards a patient who had arrived early, followed instructions, and was already struggling with anxiety. Instead of showing empathy and professionalism, I was made to feel uncomfortable, distressed, and unwelcome. I cancelled plans to attend this appointment and made every effort to be respectful throughout the situation, yet I left feeling completely disregarded. Patients deserve honesty, compassion, and basic respect, and unfortunately that was not my experience here at all. I found the interaction intimidating and distressing, and felt that basic compassion and care were lacking. I would question why clinicians at this practice are unable to demonstrate the professionalism expected when a patient steps away briefly and returns within moments.

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