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Vernon W. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception lost track of urgent medication request

My medication was discontinued, which was appropriate as I required a routine review. Upon returning from being away, I called the surgery on Monday to report that my supply had run out and was offered an appointment with a two-hour wait. The call disconnected and I was instructed to contact the surgery again. After explaining the situation, I was told to attend first thing Tuesday to see the available clinician. I arrived as requested and waited for an hour and a half, during which the receptionist indicated the clinician would call me back later that day. I remained available throughout the day but did not receive a call. When I phoned at 6pm, I was informed the clinician was occupied and would be leaving at 6.30pm. There was no record of my earlier visit or my request for an appointment. I made contact again on Wednesday and was assured my regular clinician would telephone me. It has now been two and a half days without any contact from clinical staff. Running out of this essential medication constitutes a serious medical situation with potentially significant health implications. However, the reception team's handling of this matter appeared to lack the professionalism expected in such circumstances. I am concerned that this approach to urgent matters may result in serious harm to a patient.

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