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About: Kogarah Eye Clinic

(as a service user),

I received a text for a consultation for my first born baby for Kogarah Eye Clinic. The text said to arrive with my baby between 1pm - 3pm and the consultation would be for 90 minutes. I have waited one and a half hours. I spoke with the receptionist and she told me it could be 3 hours before we are seen. Would you like it if this was your experience with your first born baby?

I realise this is a public system, but we all pay taxes. We all have jobs and can't afford to be waiting around for hours like this. I have a work appointment this afternoon, that I know won't be able to make. In my opinion this is a broken system. 

To ask people to come in between 1pm - 3pm and wait until there is a doctor who can see you; I believe is poor customer service - even if it is a public system. There is obviously insufficient staff. 

When I spoke with the receptionist, she said she has worked here for many years and it has never changed. She also didn't seem to care if I put in a complaint. 

I want to create a system for change. I look forward to reading my story and seeing if anything does change. 

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Response from Jennie Barry, General Manager, Prince of Wales/Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital 5 years ago
Jennie Barry
General Manager,
Prince of Wales/Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
Submitted on 27/02/2019 at 8:36 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 1:06 PM


Dear working man

Thank you for sharing your recent experience at the Kogarah Eye Clinic. I apologise for the delays and extended waiting times to be seen that you experienced on that day. Your feedback is valuable in reviewing the clinic system and I invite you to contact us further on SESLHD-SSEHExecutiveServices@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss further. Your experience has been discussed with the clinic manager and senior medical staff and we will use your feedback when looking at how to streamline the appointment process.

Kind regards

Jennie

Director of Nursing & Support Services

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