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Pippa O. 8 months ago • From Google

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Reception staff repeatedly refused to release medical records

I left this surgery and required access to my medical records. The staff repeatedly stated they were unable to locate them, which raised concerns about compliance with data protection regulations given the length of time the records should have been retained. I was consistently directed to contact the relevant authority, even after speaking with a senior member of the reception team. It was only when my new practice indicated they would escalate a formal complaint that the records were finally provided, comprising a substantial number of pages that the original surgery had previously claimed not to have. I was disappointed by this experience and am pleased to have found a new practice with a more helpful approach. The clinical staff at my previous surgery were competent, however the reception team's conduct left much to be desired. During my time as a patient, I contacted the surgery regarding a health concern and persistent symptoms. When I called to arrange an appointment, the receptionist offered over-the-counter advice rather than facilitating a consultation with a clinician. When I subsequently transferred to my new surgery and requested that a prescription be forwarded to them, the previous practice declined to do so. Overall, I found the reception team's service to be unsatisfactory and felt their approach was unhelpful throughout my time there.

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