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Dan D. 6 months ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Receptionists showed no compassion during crisis

I would give a negative rating if possible. I have a long history with this practice, having been a patient since childhood in the local area, moved away, and later re-registered. The surgery is not what it once was. The reception staff would benefit from training in professional communication and empathy, as their conduct appears to be impacting patient wellbeing. A small number of reception staff members seem to lack compassion when dealing with patients. I experienced a significant issue when a scheduled appointment was missed due to a miscommunication about timing. The staff indicated they had attempted to contact me, but I received no notifications or voicemail messages, and alternative contact methods were not pursued. When I called the following day to clarify the situation and reschedule, I was simply told to call back on Monday without any flexibility or consideration of my circumstances. This was particularly concerning as the appointment involved a medication review for mental health treatment. Despite the clear communication difficulties, I was given an unsatisfactory explanation. The stress of this situation led me to express my frustration to a staff member. Following this, I received a formal letter that appeared dismissive of my concerns and did not acknowledge the practice's role in the situation. No follow-up contact was made to check on my wellbeing. I have submitted two formal complaints about this matter but have received no response or acknowledgement from the practice. Standard practice requires complaints to be acknowledged within a specified timeframe with an indication of when a full response will be provided. This has not occurred. I am hoping this review prompts a response, as I am considering escalating the matter further if the practice does not engage with my concerns.

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