"Dilatory staff"

About: St Andrews Community Hospital / Minor Injuries Unit

(as a service user),

Initially intended to make an appointment at St Andrews Hospital, St Andrews, Fife Minor Injuries Clinic. Was told by the very pleasant reception ist that as there was absolutely no one in the waiting room that I would be seen there and then. Filled in their form, unexpectedly pleased that it was so quiet and I would be seen straight away - within reason.

I waited over half an hour with no response from the clinical staff. This was apart from them filling up water bottles and occasionally walking about.

I asked the receptionist if she could give me an indication of waiting time. She kindly went and reminded the closeted clinical staff. No reaction was forthcoming from said illusive clinicians. Waited a further 10 minutes - had to go to collect children.

The receptionist was professional and polite and said nothing negative about her esteemed but elusive clinical colleagues. However, and this may be my own interpretation, I perceived she was well used to this dilatory and careless behaviour of her elevated colleagues.

Oh well, should I just waste an appointment with my exceptional GP?

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Response from Fran Simpson, Lead Nurse, Urgent Care, NHS Fife 2 days ago
Fran Simpson
Lead Nurse, Urgent Care,
NHS Fife
Submitted on 15/11/2024 at 17:12
Published on Care Opinion at 17:12


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Good Afternoon Midas

Thank you for providing this feedback.

I'm sorry you were dissatisfied with the length of time you waited at St Andrews Minor Injuries Unit and lack of communication from clinical staff. I do hope that your injury has now been dealt with?

If you could provide me with some further information around the date and time of your visit, I can investigate the reason you waited longer than anticipated, identify learning for staff involved and provide you with some feedback?

My email address is fran.simpson@nhs.scot

I look forward to hearing from you

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