Patient health versus money?
I cannot help but feel that this clinic id more about money than professional medical help. They have emailed clients offering hay fever vaccinations for £145 (more than central London)They state that if the patient is not suitable for this they will still have to pay £115 for attending. In London it is stated those who are not suitable to avoid incurring costs such as diabetes, epilepsy, blood pressure etc etc.Why can’t they?
The reason I paid to see a GP privately…speed of appointment for an eye problem
The reason I paid to see a GP privately was because it is difficult to get an appointment at own GP. I saw Dr Ford who, unfortunately gave the incorrect diagnosis on my eye condition. I could have done some self help had it been correct. I understand GPs cannot know everything and he referred me to a consultant. The referral letter cost me and the letter had the wrong eye! Luckily it is obvious which eye is most affected. I will reconsider my choices in future.
Exceptional service
Exceptional service, GPs up to date, empathic and I have always had effective treatment and referrals.
Agonising coil insertion
I had a coil inserted at the clinic. I repeatedly asked for pain relief and was denied this. I didn’t scream when I gave birth but I did scream during this procedure. I was told it was difficult to insert it. Afterwards I was in a lot of pain and I bled for five days and felt emotionally shaky. Wish I’d spoken to my friends who had had the coil inserted on the nhs. They were given lignacane pain relief.
Not the level of service I paid for
Great consultation with the doctor but……One of the reasons you pay for a private a GP is to get things dealt with more quickly than you can through the NHS. As far as test results are concerned (blood and/or saliva) this GP Practice simply cannot deliver that speed as they send samples abroad to be tested and they tell you (after tests have been taken) results take 4 weeks. The further problem is they are hopelessly inefficient at getting results to you even if you chase them up. I’ve had tests carried out twice in the last 6 months and both times the wait times for results have been completely unacceptable (2 months last time) only to find the results had been sitting at the surgery for almost 4 weeks and I’d emailed and rung for them every week.
My experience was disappointing
My experience was disappointing. After initial consultation, the Doctor asked to see my recent blood teats done by NHS, which I sent as soon as I received them and within a few days of seeing him. I received no further contact despite a number of emails and phone calls, where I was told that I would be called back the next day and given some answers. I was never contacted and still haven't been and my appointment was April 30th so over 6 weeks ago. I was told that they would be reviewing my case as a group, last week but still have had no follow up.
Totally human approach
Totally human approach, staff listen extensively, and excellent health results.
Many thanks for a wonderful first…
Many thanks for a wonderful first experience, i really appreciate what an excellent service you provide.
Had an appointment within an hour.
Had an appointment within an hour. Very pleasant and comfortable....
Expensive but excellent
Expensive but excellent