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"Excellent GP Consultation"

About: General practices in Forth Valley

(as a service user),


I recently moved house, further complicated by the fact that I was moving between health boards. For the first time in my life, in my forties, I found myself in the position of changing GP. 

I registered with Balfron Medical Practice, and, a week after registration, attended my first appointment with my new GP. I have a number of ongoing health conditions, and need referrals to a number of services within the new board. 

My new GP was patient, courteous, professional, polite, understanding, and welcoming. I received the medication I required, and my referrals were arranged, and I was scheduled for a blood test to monitor my conditions on an ongoing basis. The service I received was the very essence of person-centred care. It's a rare thing for me not to dread visiting my GP, but I feel that with this new surgery and GP, my fears will be allayed. 

Reception

Reception


Waiting Time

Waiting time


Staff attitude

Staff attitude


Appointments

Appointments


Medication

Medication


Introductions

Introductions


Being listened to

Being listened to


Involved in decisions

Involved in decisions


Being given time

Being given time


Doctor

Doctor

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Responses

Response from NHS Forth Valley 5 years ago
Submitted on 24/09/2018 at 13:39
Published on Care Opinion at 17:14


Dear Strangeways

We are delighted to receive this feedback! Our aim is to provide an open, accessible and efficient service consistently for all our patients. Patient-centred care is at the heart of what GP's do and we believe this what our patients should expect. We have shared this review with the practice team who can all take credit for your positive experience.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Kindest regards

Dr Sarah Boddington

GP, Balfron Health Centre

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