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Rashid R. 3 years ago • From Google

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Receptionists made phone appointments unnecessarily difficult

I rarely leave reviews, but felt compelled to share my experience with this practice. During my two years as a patient, I found the reception team challenging to work with. While not all staff members were difficult, there was one individual in a senior position whose demeanor seemed to create an uncomfortable atmosphere for colleagues. Scheduling appointments by telephone proved frustrating, and on several occasions, reception staff appeared to offer medical opinions rather than simply booking consultations. When I brought my child in for an initial assessment regarding developmental concerns, the clinician's brief evaluation and reassurance that everything appeared normal left me feeling unheard, particularly given the complexity of identifying certain conditions. More concerning was my experience with recent blood work. The practice informed me my results were unremarkable, yet when I transferred to a different surgery and had my results reviewed by another clinician, I was informed of several nutritional deficiencies that had not been flagged previously. Throughout my time at the practice, I felt the clinician I saw regularly offered minimal engagement during appointments, appearing to quickly validate my concerns without thorough consideration, seemingly prioritizing efficiency over attentive care.

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