KW

K W. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception staff refused to acknowledge booking error

The reception team's approach to handling mistakes appears dismissive and defensive. When an appointment that was arranged verbally could not be located in their system, the team declined to review the recorded call as requested and instead questioned the accuracy of the account provided. This created a frustrating situation where a patient requiring urgent medical attention faced a significant delay in securing an appointment. Despite indications that the clinician had availability, the team was unwilling to explore alternative solutions to rectify what appeared to be an administrative error. Rather than adopting a patient-focused approach to resolving the issue, the response seemed indifferent to the impact on care. Similar administrative difficulties appear to occur with some frequency at this practice. The handling of such errors, characterised by resistance to accountability rather than a commitment to putting things right, contributes to a perception that the reception function operates without sufficient regard for patient needs or experience. This approach to error management appears to reflect broader organisational culture, as the practice has developed a reputation for poor service standards within the local area.

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