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Complaining about a Doctor

Has anyone had cause for complaint, or at least reporting a matter, about treatment by a doctor? Did they follow their instinct and stand their ground or did they 'chicken out' and let it go, while seething inside?


Created By on 06/08/2015

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islandcelt
31st Aug 2015 11:48:10
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It can be difficult to pursue complaints against GP's but Hospitals and Local Health Boards should have accessible policies and procedures which allow you to make complaints.
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Marley444
6th Aug 2015 21:26:18
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Hello November, very many years ago I felt compelled to write a letter of complaint about a doctor who was giving me an epidural when I was in labour with my daughter. He had no bedside manner and was very incompetent at his job, and made me feel very vulnerable and uncomfortable. I had to write the letter to get it off my chest, and as you can see, 19 years later I still recall the incident vividly and I remember his name too! Never too late to complain or report something that has made you unhappy ... it will help you and also others in the future as well.
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