With no exaggeration, the worst clinic experience I've ever had. There is a sign outside saying "accepting new patients" so I walk in and see two receptionists staring at me blank faced. I approach the desk and neither say "hello" or "can I help you" nor is there a smile at all. Instead I see the receptionist on the left look to the one on the right while the one on the right stared with a scowl. No words have been exchanged yet. It was very icy. In the awkwardness of this, I said "hello? Sorry I got no feedback and it seemed like you were not available to help". I mentioned the sign outside and that I would like to register. One receptionist Offered a *list* while the other one very hesitantly offered I see a Doctor while looking away from me. When I saw the Doctor and mentioned that I was looking for a Family Doctor, she said how did you hear about us and I mentioned the sign outside "accepting new patients". She said Yes but we're slowing down and offered a *list* of other Doctors. Essentially, they are looking for "certain kinds" of patients and will give you the *list* if you are not the patient they are looking for.
Another possibility is that the practice may be required to reach a certain patient quota but they don't want too many patients so they put an "accepting new patients" sign up showing the government that they are in fact trying but nobody shows up (which is a lie of course). That way they can keep their numbers down. read more
