As a patient, absolutly appauled. I felt i was treated by reception as a third class citizen. On three occasions my appointments were mis-managed. On the third occasion I was on the bus and I expected there to be another problem so here is the story:
1. My first appointment in September 2012 i arrived at my Physio at 11. 10 for an 11. 20 appointment. I was kept waiting for 10 mins plus 5 minutes. The Physio said the appoinment has been cancelled... not true.
2. My second appointment in September 2012 arrived at 11. 50 for an appointment at 12. 00. .. Informed then that the physio is out sick. Nobody informed me by phone and another wasted day and bus fare.
3. My third appointment in September 2012 arrived at 11. 30 for an 11. 40 appointment. I was then told that the appointment was at 11. 20. This was incorrect, I then showed them the appointment card for 11.40. So really its a complete waste of my time.
Funny how you have a sign about patients wasting your time in the waiting room.
In my opinion you need efficient and polite reception staff and perhaps new management in this area.
"Mis-managed appointments at Physio department"
About: Derriford Hospital Derriford Hospital Plymouth PL6 8DH
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