Too busy to care
I initially made contact over the phone but was told to use the online form. The member of staff I spoke to seemed reluctant to answer any questions. I completed the form on the 15th, but did not receive a response until the 19th. The reply requested additional information—including details I had already provided.
One request was for a scanned document, which I managed to obtain the following day. Rather than sending my personal medical information straight away, I emailed first to confirm if it was acceptable to send it to the same general email address I had received the reply from. I received no response, so I called the office. Unfortunately, the call began with background laughter and noise, which did not feel professional. The staff member advised that emails may not be answered for up to three days. I explained that I only needed confirmation on whether I should send my medical records to that email address. He said Katie would call me back.
A couple of hours later, I received a call from Katie, who came across as defensive and unhelpful from the outset. Rather than offering assistance, she repeatedly stated that emails are responded to within three days. At no point did she attempt to answer my original question or offer support. When I mentioned that I was considering leaving a review because of the poor service, I was simply told “that’s fine.” The hostility and dismissive attitude were completely uncalled for. The call ended without any clarity on whether it was appropriate to send my records to the email address.
I understand staff may be busy, but professionalism and clear communication should not be compromised. If staff do not have the time to deal with enquiries correctly, it reflects poorly on the service being provided. For comparison, I contacted three other medical centres for quotes, and all responded with the required information faster than Katie managed her three-day email response.
19 septembre 2025
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