DB

D B. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Reception staff were rude and dismissive throughout

I have had a very poor experience at this practice. During my initial visit, I was supposed to have hormone testing arranged, but the request was not submitted. When I attended my blood appointment, the nurse was unaware of what tests were needed. I had to interrupt a consultation to clarify, and was told the doctor had forgotten the details. Despite this, an incorrect test was ordered. I returned for a follow-up appointment with another clinician. I explained that I had previously experienced hormonal imbalance and was currently dealing with mood swings, and requested comprehensive hormone testing rather than a limited panel. The clinician responded dismissively to my request, suggesting that only certain hormones were relevant. Given my background in medical training and biology, I felt confident providing specific hormone names for testing. The clinician's response was to laugh and dismiss my suggestions as simply "throwing hormone names around." They then looked up information online to verify whether the hormones I mentioned were relevant, after which they became quiet and suggested they would need to consult with a specialist about what testing to arrange. I called reception a week later to follow up. The receptionist was abrupt and unhelpful, insisting the clinician needed more time. It subsequently emerged that the clinician had actually submitted a request for the exact hormones I had originally requested, despite having dismissed them during our conversation. No one informed me of this. Three weeks passed before I discovered I needed to book a separate appointment to have the blood tests taken, information that was never communicated to me. Frustrated by the dismissive attitude and lack of communication, I registered with another practice where I received prompt, respectful care and my concerns were taken seriously.

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