St Andrews Medical Practice
Beverley B. 10 months ago • From Google
Bad
Reception staff dismissive after late arrival cancellation
I am writing to formally raise a complaint about the treatment I received during my recent visit. I arrived slightly late for my appointment due to time spent waiting to check in. Despite being present and attempting to sign in, my appointment was cancelled without my name being called. The receptionist then spoke to me in a manner I found cold and dismissive, lacking in basic courtesy, in front of other patients in the waiting room. I was visibly upset, yet I felt I received no compassion or understanding. As I tried to explain my situation, there appeared to be no attempt to listen or help resolve the matter. As I left in distress, a comment was made to me in a tone I perceived as sarcastic and unprofessional. This felt unnecessary and unkind. Given my emotional state, my family member came to support me and was equally concerned about how we were both treated. We both felt the staff's response escalated the situation rather than resolving it, with no empathy or professionalism shown. When I attempted to discuss this with the manager on duty, I encountered the same lack of engagement. No one checked on my wellbeing despite my obvious distress, and my concerns appeared to be dismissed. I have since become aware of other patient feedback describing similar experiences with reception staff. This is also not my first complaint about the reception team. On a previous occasion, I received an acknowledgement and apology, which makes this recurrence particularly disappointing. Additionally, I raised concerns about ongoing difficulties I have experienced when trying to book appointments. I was told by management that information I had been given by staff was incorrect. This suggests either insufficient training or a communication problem within your team. I expect a formal written response explaining how you will address this matter and what steps will be taken to prevent similar experiences for other patients. The way I was treated in a healthcare setting is unacceptable.
The entire team at this practice appears unhelpful, and I would not suggest seeking medical care there as the service does not seem to prioritise patient wellbeing.
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Holly C.
It's difficult to secure appointments with a consistent healthcare provider at this practice. The waiting times tend to be quite lengthy. I had to wait a full hour for my appointment today, which..
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S n.
Unable to secure an appointment to see a doctor, and while some practices open at 8am, this one opens at 8.30am, making it difficult to book a slot by the time you manage to get through.
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Gav T.
I recently had appointments with two trainee practitioners at this practice. They demonstrated a friendly and welcoming demeanor, and I was pleased to be able to contribute to their professional..
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redeyeguy 8.
Not a worthwhile use of my time
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Wendy S.
The practice demonstrates a commitment to addressing any concerns or worries that patients may have. The entire team has been consistently helpful and supportive. Remote consultations function..
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Andrew W.
Everything has been progressing positively with this practice so far. The responses have been timely and the medication support has been helpful.
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Beverly S.
I wanted to bring to your attention that the telephone system appeared to be experiencing difficulties on a Bank Holiday Monday. This prevented me from being able to place a prescription order..
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Darrell N.
The primary concern I have with this practice relates to the considerably lengthy appointment waiting times. Securing a consultation typically required a minimum of several weeks in advance, with..
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Jay M.
If I could give a lower rating I would. Since relocating to this area, my experience has been consistently poor from beginning to end. I required medication collection but found the practice closed..
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Becca B.
I have registered with numerous medical centres across different parts of England throughout my life. The standard of professional knowledge and compassionate care provided at this practice has been..
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Brenda S.
All members of staff, regardless of workload, demonstrate courtesy and willingness to assist. It took some adjustment to become accustomed to the revised approach for receiving care during the..
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Angela A.
I had a very negative experience today. My teenage daughter attended an appointment to request a repeat prescription. During the consultation, she felt pressured to accept an alternative medication..
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Paul G.
Recently switched to this practice from another area and received prompt assistance within several days, including help with prescriptions. My family members have attended appointments for different..
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Marion R.
An excessive amount of information was provided during the telephone call before presenting available choices. Even after selecting an option, the cycle of information persisted and was not brought..
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shane h.
I felt the practice was focused on charging fees for letters when I had previously received similar documentation that could have been updated rather than redone from scratch. The receptionist..
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Richard P.
Visited the pharmacy to receive a vaccination. The service was very well organised and quick.
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Julie W.
Having recently switched to this practice, I can only say that after a couple of visits the standard of care I have experienced has been excellent. This is the level of care that should be provided...
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Mark B.
I don't normally leave reviews, but I recently attended for a blood test and while there are many capable staff members who perform this procedure, I encountered a particularly skilled phlebotomist..
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Zoë '.
I felt my privacy was not adequately protected during my visit, which caused me significant concern. This is a serious matter that affects patient safety and trust in healthcare services. I was..
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Matthew P.