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Christiana R. one year ago • From Google

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Bad

Reception staff were unhelpful and dismissive on the phone

I have found the reception staff to be unhelpful and discourteous at times. You must wait your turn regardless of your concerns. The information provided can be inconsistent depending on which member of staff you speak with. Without persistence, you may not receive what you need. While staff are protected from rudeness, this courtesy does not appear to extend in both directions. Our son has a dietary requirement and each time we request his repeat prescription, it requires follow-up to obtain authorisation, with the medication arriving just before supplies run out. On one occasion, the prescription was not authorised in time for the weekend, leaving us without medication. When I contacted reception, the conversation became circular, with language that seemed to question the accuracy of our account regarding when the prescription could be ordered. A staff member then made a personal comment about not feeling well. When I responded that this was unhelpful, I was told they were speaking to someone else. The call ended without any information or support regarding our son's situation, who had been without his medication for two days. I was left without clarity on whether the prescription would be prioritised, how long we should wait, what measures would prevent this recurring, or whether a note had been made to address the ongoing delays. I recognise that GP services are essential and alternatives are limited, but this does not justify discourteous treatment from staff. The expectation of respect should be mutual. Signs stating zero tolerance for patient misconduct should be accompanied by equivalent standards for staff conduct. I am frustrated and disappointed. The tone and approach focused on barriers rather than solutions. I remained respectful throughout, yet the interaction left me upset. A more collaborative approach would have been more effective. When will action be taken regarding the service standards at this practice? Multiple patient concerns suggest a systemic issue rather than isolated complaints.

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