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Beverley B. 10 months ago • From Google

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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.

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