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Haiqa K. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception refused to issue prescription for unwell child

After a prescription from a specialist was lost in the post, I was directed to the GP practice for a replacement. Unfortunately, they were unable to assist. I was very disappointed when a member of the administrative team declined to issue antibiotics for my young brother, who was experiencing significant discomfort from a skin condition, stating that this would add to the doctors' workload. I was advised to wait until the following day. I was suggested to request an emergency supply from the pharmacy, though the GP could have issued a prescription. When this proved unsuccessful, I was told to contact out-of-hours services after 6pm. It appears the practice prioritised workload management over providing timely care for a child in pain, resulting in an unnecessary delay and redirection to NHS out-of-hours services for something that could have been resolved quickly at the practice. The out-of-hours clinician was surprised by the situation and provided the prescription immediately. I have noticed a stark contrast between the positive reviews visible online and the experiences shared by people I know locally, which suggests inconsistency in the standard of care provided. The lack of accountability and compassion demonstrated throughout this experience was concerning. I was also troubled by being told to seek care elsewhere if dissatisfied with the service.

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