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Sjjs S. 4 years ago • From Google

Rating

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.

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