Houghton Regis Medical Centre
Dreamy D. 2 years ago • From Google
Bad
Reception staff dismissive and unhelpful with patients
Disappointing. I'm not sure where to begin with my experience at this practice. With the exception of one receptionist who appears to be relatively new to the role, I found the majority of staff members I interacted with to be unhelpful and dismissive towards patients. The overall service quality was poor, with staff seeming unwilling to provide adequate assistance, and I felt that clinical assessments were not conducted with appropriate thoroughness. The clinical staff I encountered displayed behaviour that I found to be unprofessional and concerning. I have several significant concerns about my time at this practice. One receptionist displayed what I perceived as a dismissive attitude towards patients. I experienced instances where calls were disconnected abruptly, and I witnessed what appeared to be inconsistencies regarding appointment information. I also observed interactions where patients, particularly those for whom English was not a first language, were asked to repeat themselves multiple times, and there were occasions where I felt patients' health concerns were not taken seriously. One clinician's approach during my consultation felt physically uncomfortable, and I found their manner dismissive. During a particularly difficult appointment, I felt their response to my distress was inappropriate. I have also heard from family members about their own negative experiences with this clinician. Another clinician's care fell significantly short of what I would expect. Over an extended period, I felt my health concerns were not properly investigated or taken seriously. I was prescribed medication that I did not feel addressed my underlying condition. When I eventually received a diagnosis from hospital specialists, I felt this clinician was reluctant to acknowledge the findings. The delay in proper diagnosis and treatment had serious consequences for my health, requiring surgical intervention. I felt this clinician was dismissive in subsequent interactions and did not demonstrate appropriate engagement during appointments. I cannot recommend this practice. The care I received had a lasting impact on my health and wellbeing. I raised concerns formally but felt these were not adequately addressed. I would encourage others to seek care elsewhere.
I'm giving the reception team member I spoke with a 5-star rating for their exceptional customer service. I didn't manage to obtain their name, though I believe they may be relatively new to the..
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Kat L.
The nursing staff at this practice are excellent, demonstrating patience and compassion in their interactions with patients.
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P W.
This practice fell short of my expectations in virtually every aspect of my experience.
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Tami Z.
The practice did not meet my expectations and I found the service to be ineffective.
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Jimish M.
Wish could give negative score...Keep experiencing errors in documentation, when you attempt to get it corrected, you are made to feel at fault for reaching out...you then have to wait several days..
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Ka K.
The practice frequently runs behind schedule, with patients typically experiencing waits of around 20 to 30 minutes beyond their booked appointment times.
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CRISAN F.
I have been attempting to secure an appointment for approximately a year without success, as availability has consistently been unavailable. I would not suggest this practice to others.
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Anca N.
This clinic has not met my expectations. I felt that staff were not particularly welcoming during my visits, and I sensed that my attendance was viewed as inconvenient. When attempting to book an..
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Melanie I.
It appears others have shared similar concerns. The reception staff member's manner of communication was quite upsetting and fell short of what I would expect in a healthcare setting. Their approach..
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Jerzy K.
The practice appears to have remained unchanged since decades ago. Telephone consultations are the only option available, and there is no apparent use of modern technology or computer systems.
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Laura P.
This practitioner is not recommended. If you have the option to visit an alternative surgery, it would be advisable to do so. Based on this patient's experience, there were concerns about the..
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Helena H.
It is extremely difficult to obtain either an in-person or phone consultation. The reception team's manner comes across as unhelpful and dismissive.
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Stefania F.
I am a new patient at this practice and from the outset, I have experienced significant difficulties with the service provided. My husband registered first after we relocated to the area. We..
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Simone B.
The reception team's approach felt unwelcoming and unhelpful, and the practice appears to be accepting new patients without adequate resources to support them properly. It seems possible they may be..
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Daniel T.
I am very disappointed with the customer service experience at the medical centre. The receptionist's manner was unhelpful and fell short of professional standards. When I contacted the practice to..
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Peter S.
I would not recommend this practice to others. The reception staff come across as unwelcoming and seem to overstep their role. When appointments are eventually secured, the clinical experience is..
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Syed A.
I experienced significant difficulties with the appointment booking process over several days. The phone line was frequently unavailable or engaged, making it challenging to reach the practice. When..
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Sarah B.
I would not recommend this practice.
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Ethan M.
The telephone staff, especially those handling reception duties, were discourteous during my interaction with them.
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Kinga P.
I rarely post negative reviews, but the experience I had recently was deeply concerning and has significantly affected my confidence in this practice. I attended the surgery with my young child who..
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Claire b.