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Michelle P. 9 months ago • From Google

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Bad

Receptionist spoke over me and wouldn't listen

The reception staff, along with others, displayed a dismissive attitude. When I attempted to explain my situation, I was repeatedly interrupted and not given the opportunity to fully express myself regarding my need for an urgent prescription for a controlled medication. I had contacted the out-of-hours service the previous evening, and they submitted a request to the pharmacy. However, the pharmacy was unable to process it due to the controlled nature of the medication. They indicated that someone from the practice would call within an hour—around 8pm—so I could collect it before closing, as this is essential pain relief for me. I waited until midnight and then went to bed still in pain. When I checked my phone at 6am, I found they had attempted to call at midnight and 1am, times when most people are asleep. I then contacted the out-of-hours service again at 8am, and was told the practice would ring within two hours. No call came by noon, so I also missed the morning window. When I tried to convey all of this to the receptionist, they seemed to question my account and refused to let me explain fully before saying goodbye and ending the call abruptly. The interaction was notably discourteous and unhelpful. It seems inconsistent that patients, particularly those managing chronic conditions and disabilities requiring pain medication, should be spoken to in this manner when staff themselves would not tolerate similar treatment from patients.

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