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"Fertility Clinic"

About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Gynaecology Services

(as the patient),

I had the coil put in by my DR which came with complication - 4 months later I was unable to move on my holiday and this was due to an infection from the coil- the infection was in my Fallopian tubes and pelvis. After years of being to the DR, I was referred to the fertility clinic.

The receptionist has been incredibly rude to me! ! They have showed no people skills and no empathy when dealing with such sensitive situations. My referrals were cancelled on numerous occasion due to miscommunication between myself, DR and the clinic but I was not notified of this until I chased it up. Again the receptionist was extremely rude and made me out to be stupid - I left the place crying and angry. Any time I am there I dread bumping into the receptionist.

Today I called to book a 21 day blood test and again the receptionist was unhelpful and would not give me an answer the my question. Being able to show the patients the empathy and support they need through a tough time is a basic requirement of a receptionist.

Nurses and DR in fertility place are the complete opposite and very warm and welcoming, making you feel at ease!  

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Response from Margaret Meredith, Nurse Manager, Womens Services, NHS Grampian 4 years ago
Margaret Meredith
Nurse Manager, Womens Services,
NHS Grampian
Submitted on 21/02/2020 at 12:51
Published on Care Opinion at 12:51


Hi Babes

Thank you for sharing your experiences at the Fertility Clinic. I am really disappointed to hear that the reception staff have been rude, unhelpful and shown a lack empathy on several occasions. I have shared your post with their line manager, Rachel Wallace, Operational Support Manager, and she has asked if you could contact her directly either by telephone on 01224 551364 or by e-mail rachelwallace3@nhs.net. She would like to investigate your treatment further as is not the behaviour or attitude we would expect from staff contacting or visiting our department.

On the other hand I am please to hear your praise for the nurses and doctors which I have shared with their teams and they are delighted to hear.

Kind Regards

Margaret Meredith

Nurse Manager

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