This is Care Opinion [siteRegion]. Did you want Care Opinion [usersRegionBasedOnIP]?

"Staff members seemed quite clueless"

About: Northwick Park Hospital / Ear, Nose and Throat

Had to wait an hour before I was seen by the ENT staff.

There were 3 staff members cramped in a single room and I was not sure what the role of each was to be honest.

No introduction of who was who and I am still not sure who the main specialist was? Not sure if a couple of them were training, but if you are training, then explain that to the patients so we are not wondering!

Received very vague answers and in the end I was asked if my problem persists or if I'm dissatisfied, the go to my GP - almost like they didn't seem concerned!

Not just that, instead of being proactive, the staff read the notes of my appointment soon as I entered - they were not prepared and had no clue why I was there.

At the time of examination, they had to check with eachother as to what their thoughts are - it was all very awkward and they were simply not professional! The appointment was a complete joke!

More about:
nhs.uk logo
Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust 6 years ago
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Submitted on 06/07/2017 at 17:17
Published on Care Opinion on 07/07/2017 at 09:27


I was saddened to learn of your experience and apologise for the poor level of service you have received.

Please contact our PALS team by telephone on 0208 869 5118 or by email at LNWH-tr.PALS@nhs.net and we will be able to investigate this further.

Kind regards

Pam

Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k