Deerness Park Medical Centre
Sjjs S. 4 years ago • From Google
Excellent
Trusted care despite reception gatekeeping challenges
I have been satisfied with my personal experience at this practice, having been a patient for over fifty years. The clinicians I have chosen to see have consistently ensured I leave appointments with confidence in their advice and recommended treatment plans. However, there is one particular clinician whom I prefer not to consult, as I felt they showed limited engagement with my concerns and I observed they were not considerate towards family members either. During the pandemic last year, following a visit I received blood tests and contacted the surgery a few days later regarding the results. Over the subsequent weeks I attended the surgery multiple times for additional blood tests whilst awaiting urgent specialist investigations. The surgery contacted me several times to keep me informed about upcoming hospital appointments, and fortunately those initial tests proved reassuring. I was subsequently fast-tracked to see a specialist to investigate other possibilities. A clinical practitioner made several follow-up calls to check on my wellbeing, which was not required but greatly appreciated, as these conversations provided reassurance during what was an anxious period for me. I have not experienced difficulties obtaining appointments, even during lockdown periods, consistently receiving same-day availability following an initial telephone assessment, provided my preferred clinician was available that day. Some reception staff appear to lack understanding of medical matters, which I believe could potentially compromise patient safety, as they may not appropriately prioritise cases. Without patients advocating for themselves, this could present significant challenges. However, feedback from others suggests this difficulty with reception staff is not unique to this practice. Overall, the clinicians I see here are of high quality, and I can only speak to my own experiences with those I have consulted. I would recommend this practice based on my personal interactions. I believe people generally tend to voice negative experiences more readily than positive ones.
I have been waiting on the telephone for over an hour without managing to speak to anyone. If you are considering registering with this practice, I would advise against doing so.
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Danielle G.
This practice fell well short of expectations. The team members were not helpful, and during a concerning medical incident involving my child, the reception staff appeared unresponsive and did not..
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David A.
Using the application is considerably faster when it comes to receiving a reply.
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Big F.
I am a patient in my seventies who travels abroad for extended periods twice yearly. I require my regular medication to be dispensed before these trips. I contacted the practice on a Monday to..
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Frank T.
The clinical staff demonstrate genuine care and excellent follow-up. However, reaching someone by telephone proves extremely difficult. The reception team's manner comes across as abrupt and..
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Elaine F.
The administrative team and clinical staff fell short of expectations. I found the level of professionalism and care to be disappointing across the board. The staff seemed to lack the knowledge and..
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Bella-Donna S.
This is my practice and I cannot fault them.
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Helen B.
It is frustrating when a medical practice's phone lines are difficult to reach. Callers should not have to wait excessively long to speak with someone. A family member recently experienced..
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Clxudia L.
Disappointing experience at this medical practice. Obtaining appointments through phone booking proves extremely difficult, and in-person slots are exceptionally hard to secure. Appointments have..
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Ashleigh S.
Called this morning to request an appointment after being instructed by the hospital to do so should the matter arise again, which it has. I was informed that it would be handled as a remote..
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MOHAMED M.
The service provided fell short of expectations.
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Lynda D.
Deerness Park is an excellent practice. We are a family of 7 adults and 5 young children. Over many years we have required assistance from the practice staff on numerous occasions and have..
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Robert D.
This practice has been disappointing, with reception staff appearing unhelpful and unwelcoming. Securing appointments has proven difficult, which may contribute to pressures elsewhere in the..
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Elizabeth C.
The medical professionals at this practice are adequate when you manage to secure an appointment, though access can be challenging. My husband experienced a situation where he was informed that his..
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Caroline G.
It is challenging to secure an appointment, and while the care received is satisfactory, the difficulty in booking creates considerable stress and worry that exacerbates existing concerns. This..
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Peregrin M.
This has been one of the best GP practices I've attended. Appointment availability can be challenging, though I recognise this reflects broader resource constraints. At my previous practices, I..
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Jacqui S.
I called early on a bank holiday Monday to arrange a telephone appointment for my elderly, disabled family member. Although I understood it was a public holiday, I was curious about what..
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Paul C.
I recently submitted an online consultation request. Although the confirmation message indicated I should anticipate a response by 6.30pm the following day, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a..
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Scott U.
It is unfortunate that I cannot rate this practice more highly, as my interactions with the reception team have been consistently disappointing. Attempting to secure an appointment has proven to be..
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Brian B.
Unable to secure an appointment as management staff were unavailable. An online consultation was completed, with a response indicating the next available appointment would be several weeks away.
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Caitlin M.