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Dannie D. 5 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Unprofessional doctor refuses appointment with angry outburst

I was denied my urgent face-to-face consultation today by Dr. Nick. I was challenged about not wearing a mask, and I explained that the mask triggers involuntary panic attacks and restricts my breathing. I desperately needed this appointment, which the medical staff were aware of, despite their limited patient interactions. Recognizing the importance of the consultation, I reluctantly agreed to wear a mask. After waiting outside due to COVID protocols, he returned with a mask. By this point, I had discreetly started recording on my phone. He demanded I wear the provided mask, claiming I wasn't exempt. When I asked why the mask was necessary given my medical exemption and mentioned I was recording, he erupted into a dramatic outburst, wildly gesturing and screaming that I couldn't record the conversation. (My phone was safely in my bag, and I remained calm throughout.) I chose to ignore his aggressive behavior and approached the reception. They informed me that Dr. Nick refused to see me but offered an alternative appointment with another physician the next morning. Meanwhile, he stood beside me, mockingly laughing and sneering at every word I spoke to the staff. Even other patients were bewildered by his unprofessional conduct. This entire incident stemmed from Dr. Nick's inability to handle questioning. Once he realized I had recorded his response, he became defensive and threw a tantrum. His temperament was absolutely unacceptable, and I've never been treated so disrespectfully in my life. I intend to report this incident to the relevant authorities using my recording. His behavior seems like a classic case of "small man syndrome." The reception staff appeared accustomed to his outbursts, continuing to engage with me professionally while he ranted about me leaving. I genuinely pity his partner. He's nothing more than a bully. I'll be sharing this footage with local media, as many have experienced similar verbal abuse from this practice. The NHS surely doesn't intentionally hire such unprofessional individuals. There are constructive ways to address disagreements, and this was not one of them.

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