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"Lack of communication"

About: De Beauvoir Surgery Homerton University Hospital / Rheumatology

(as the patient),

This morning I spoke to a receptionist about blood test results I needed in order to receive my methotrexate medications, which I am now three weeks late in taking.

She informed me that the methotrexate had been sent to the pharmacy last week, however I have received no communication regarding this, which is running theme.

The receptionist (who was professional and polite) also informed me about a text message I should have received stating I need to get bloods done each month. However, when I spoke to a doctor last week, they very aggressively informed me on the phone that I only need bloods every three months, and not once a month as Homerton Hospital have directed.

I am frustrated and disappointed by the complete lack of communication between De Beauvoir and Homerton, this has been the case since I have been undergoing treatments and check-ups at the hospital. I am doing my part in my ongoing RA treatment as much as possible to aid my recovery, I don't feel I am getting the same support from medical professionals.

Why can't the surgery inform me when there is an item missing from my prescription rather than me making a wasted trip?

Why are Homerton and De Beauvoir not communicating about my healthcare requirements and process? I consider this is straight-up malpractice.

Why did your doctors get aggressive on the phone at their patient for simply requesting to be kept informed about their health and communication between the hospital?

I have been very patient in this unpredictable time with my healthcare requirements being put on the backburner for those in much greater need. However I find it unacceptable to be treated as less than a statistic and to not have any form of reliable communication with either my surgery or the hospital.

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Responses

Response from De Beauvoir Surgery 3 years ago
De Beauvoir Surgery
Submitted on 22/09/2020 at 09:11
Published on nhs.uk at 09:23


Dear Patient, to follow on from my previous response; I have done some investigating and now know who you are and the doctor concerned and we will be contacting you shortly.

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Response from De Beauvoir Surgery 3 years ago
Submitted on 22/09/2020 at 10:49
Published on Care Opinion on 23/09/2020 at 14:20


Dear Patient, thank you for taking the time to post a comment and I am sorry you have had a negative experience however I can do very little to deal with your complaint unless you contact the surgery in person with the details so it can be investigated. Please call the surgery and leave your contact details for me to call you back or leave a message to speak to Colin Jacobs who will be back from leave on Monday and we will investigate this further to ensure it doesn't happen again.

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Update posted by auroraman (the patient)

Hi Colin

Thanks for responding to this, I had someone leave a message for me yesterday as I was unable to pick up the call. They said if I needed further assistance to call back but no need to if I didn’t. Was this not communicated to you?

Response from Maggie Brynjolfsson, De Beauvoir Surgery 3 years ago
Maggie Brynjolfsson
De Beauvoir Surgery
Submitted on 23/09/2020 at 22:23
Published on Care Opinion on 24/09/2020 at 17:58


Colin is on leave and it was me who investigated and responded to your complaint on this forum and also left a message on your phone yesterday. I am working from home and didn't realise that someone had spoken to you from the surgery and dealt with your complaint which is why I phoned you but hopefully this is now resolved however please call the surgery if this is not the case.

Maggie

Business Manager

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