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S (. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception staff needs better communication training

The receptionist displayed an unhelpful manner and appeared unprepared to manage the situation appropriately when a patient received urgent contact requests from the surgery. Such communications can understandably cause concern and stress for patients awaiting important information. The receptionist declined to identify herself and responded defensively rather than engaging with the patient's concerns in a measured way. It would be beneficial for reception staff to receive additional training in managing these interactions more effectively, with greater emphasis on listening to what patients need to communicate before strictly adhering to procedures. As part of standard practice, staff should introduce themselves when answering calls. There also appears to be insufficient coordination between different areas of the practice, as evidenced by a follow-up call requesting an appointment to discuss results despite a prior conversation with a clinician. This suggests gaps in how queries are processed and shared across the team. Overall, there would be value in strengthening both staff training and internal communication systems.

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