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Written by a patient
2nd May 2019


Saw Dr Martin on the 30th of May for a serious bladder problem also had my blood taken by nurse same day as I’m in a lot of pain and discomfort the doctors rang me the next day as my results had come in and Dr Marin wanted to see me with the results they couldn’t give me an appointment for 30 days for the 31st of May absolutely disgusting I could be dead by then will be taking this further who waits 30 days to see a doctor about a serious problem this is bad

16th May 2019
Response from Birchington Medical Centre

Dear Patient Thank you for sharing your concerns. I am sorry that you felt the need to post this as a complaint on our feedback page, rather than raise your concern directly with me so I could assist you further and look into the matter. I can therefore only respond in general terms. With regards to your results and Dr Martin wanting to discuss these with you further, I am sure that the receptionist made you aware that Dr Martin had a holiday booked during May? Were you offered an appointment with another doctor to assist you in reviewing your results? This would have been our protocol in this situation. If the results had been of a nature that required urgent action, this would have been relayed to you and the urgency of you attending to see another clinician while Dr Martin was away. If you would like me to look into the matter further for you, and ensure that protocol was followed, or to assist in making you an appointment with another member of the team, please do get in touch on birchingtonmcpm@nhs.net Kindest regards Hannah Price Practice Manager

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