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"awful experience for appt and dignity"

About: Torridon Road Medical Practice

Awful awful experience. Waiting from 7:30 and first in queue for appointment to be told first available 9am because down by one Gp on my way out another patient who had arrived at 4 people after me got appt 08:05. I went back to reception to ask about this to be told the receptionist hadn’t noticed the other GP list. The main part of her time to look at who is available she did not do. The receptionist then shouted out at me where upon I said I did not wish to have an argument with her as I was unwell and this was the main reception. I also feel that to be asked why I am there violated my privacy and dignity. I understand with nurse appts you have to give some basic information as there are different competency levels but to be asked at the main reception why I was there seemed unnecessary. One would hope as I wanted to see a GP they would all be competent enough to be seeing all patients wishing an . the manner and tone of the receptionist was awful and I felt worse than when I first arrived to see the GP. The worst experience I have ever had

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Response from Torridon Road Medical Practice 4 years ago
Torridon Road Medical Practice
Submitted on 07/11/2019 at 11:28
Published on nhs.uk on 14/11/2019 at 12:38


Reply from Practice Manager Raj Baranawal. I am really sorry and disappointed to hear you’re unhappy with your experience at our practice. To discuss this further, please contact me on: 020 8698 5281. Appointments are given on a first come basis, and it seems like a genuine error has been made by one of our receptionists. Receptionists ask for a reason for appointments, however you do not need to disclose this, we only do this to identify whether the issue can be resolved without seeing a Nurse/GP.

If you would like to join our patient participation group, so you can give suggestions and feedback on how the practice can improve, please call us on: 020 8698 5281 and ask for myself – Raj Baranawal. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback.

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