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Filipe C. one year ago • From Google

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Unhelpful reception delays critical medical care

I reached out to the medical practice seeking guidance for a four-day bout of unrelenting fever, cough, and bodily discomfort, with no relief from over-the-counter treatments. Upon describing my symptoms to the front desk staff, I was informed that the clinic receives 50 daily calls about flu-related issues and cannot address them comprehensively. I was instructed to continue using over-the-counter medication, despite its proven ineffectiveness over the past four days. I am profoundly troubled that an administrative staff member, lacking medical qualifications and unfamiliar with my personal health background, age, and individual circumstances, is functioning as the initial screening point and determining my access to healthcare. This approach strikes me as not just inappropriate, but potentially life-threatening, as it could potentially postpone critical medical intervention. I am convinced that this protocol presents substantial patient safety risks, and I intend to formally escalate my concerns to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure proper medical oversight and patient protection.

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