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Sophia S. 4 years ago • From Google

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Reception staff showed little sympathy during difficult situation

I found the reception team to be unsympathetic when I ran out of medication over the weekend. On Monday, I struggled to get through as the phone kept disconnecting. The practice was closed on Tuesday for training, and when I finally connected on Wednesday, I was told I needed a medication review but would have to call Thursday morning to book an appointment, by which time all slots were typically taken. I explained that I needed urgent support to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms and ongoing discomfort, but felt my concerns were dismissed without understanding. Looking back at my care since first raising concerns about my condition in January, I felt the clinical team also lacked empathy throughout the diagnostic process. It wasn't until I made a distressed call four weeks ago that pain management was considered. I believe the practice could improve its approach to patient care and responsiveness, particularly during vulnerable situations. I would hope the team would prioritise genuine support for patients rather than attributing limitations to external constraints.

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