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"Arrogant & impatient nurse who clearly doesn't..."

About: Elmbank Surgery

Just attempted to have my ears syringed today for the second week now after I was advised to use "olive oil" to help clear them out prior to syringing. Instead, I was advised by the pharmacist in Greenford to purchase Otex as that was a lot stronger than just simply using olive oil (is that seriously a remedy ? ..)

I attempted to use the Otex once every day after work as I didn't have time to do it as well in the morning, especially with no-one to aid me in doing so.

I then went back this afternoon for the second week now just to see if she cleared up her attitude - turns out it wasn't. Either she's had another rough day or just clearly doesn't love her job as a nurse & I wonder if she's the same to other patients with her tone. She practically handled my ears aggressively & was damn impatient in giving orders to hold the cup next to my ear & just get it over with.

Now I have to go back next week for the third time now, & attempt to use the Otex (or olive oil ..) in the hopes that she won't berate me again for not believing in my efforts to use it frequently (& correctly) in order to maximise the wax removal.

Its just a shame really that you can't just be nice to people & expect to be treated the same way, both with courtesy & professionalism - & not responding to "Hello" & instead being on your smartphone as soon as you walk in the door is a definite indicator of the wrong attitude.

Lets see how next week goes.

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Response from Elmbank Surgery 5 years ago
Elmbank Surgery
Submitted on 21/12/2018 at 15:32
Published on nhs.uk at 16:06


Thank you for your comment. We take each comments and complaints seriously as it helps us to make changes required for better services. The Dr would like to see you to discuss this matter with you so that we can improve our services.

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