What is it with receptionists at the doctors?
I have been with this doctor's surgery since I moved to Liverpool but the only reason I've stayed with them is for the actual medics in there. The reception staff are often rude and questioning about your reasons for an appointment.
You are extremely lucky if you get an appointment, 2-3 weeks is the average wait it seems, if you declare it to be an emergency they will invite you to come and sit for around 3 hours until a GP is free.
However, once you're in, you will receive some of the best GP care. The staff (particularly a female doctor - I won't mention her name) is brilliant. Almost seems normal! It's a shame I can't say the same for the nurse who took my blood pressure, she didn't seem competent at using the machine at all. read more