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Disinterested Consultant

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"Disinterested Consultant"

About: Torbay Hospital

I have been twice to Dermatology and the Consultant is totally disinterested and rushed, prescribing repeat antibiotics each time despite clear evidence that they are not working. Asked nothing about how I felt on the drugs or about the underlying symptoms!

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Response from PALS Dept, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust 8 years ago
PALS Dept
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 27/05/2015 at 08:39
Published on Care Opinion at 09:51

Dear Patient,

We are very sorry to hear about your experience and that the standard of your care fell below that which we strive to provide. We would like the opportunity to discuss your experience with you and try our best to resolve it.

If you are happy to talk to us about this, please contact our Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) so they can look into your situation in more detail.

A PALS Officer is available in person, Monday to Friday, between 10.00am and 2.00pm. You can contact them by calling 01803 655838 or on our 24 hour freephone number 0800 02 82 037. If you get through to the voicemail service please leave your contact details and you will receive a call back within two working days. PALS can also be contacted by Text Phone on 01803 654742, by FAX on 01803 617162, or via email to sdhc@nhs.net (your email will go direct to our PALS Service).

We look forward to hearing from you so that we can address the issues you have raised.

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