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"Wait time for appointment"

About: Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital / Outpatient Department (Eyes & General)

(as the patient),

Had an outpatient appointment at Sydney Eye Hospital. Arrived at 10 minutes early for an afternoon appointment. After waiting for about an hour I realised people that came after me where being seen. I went to the front desk to raise my concerns. It turns out they never gave my file to the nurses and it just sat at the front desk.

I was helped out by a nurse at over an hour after arriving who I felt was very nice and helped fast track the rest of the process. I got into my appointment at a short time later and I left the hospital at over three hours after arriving with a $66 parking fee.

I felt the staff at the front desk were clueless. I thought the nurse that helped fast track me was lovely; I think her name was Irene. I felt the doctors and nurses I saw were all very helpful. I would like to add that when I was waiting to see the second doctor I recall another patient was talking to the nurse because their file was lost at the reception as well.

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Response from Natalie Maier, Director of Nursing and Support Services, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital last month
Natalie Maier
Director of Nursing and Support Services,
Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital

Senior Manager

Submitted on 28/03/2024 at 11:24 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:54 PM


Dear februarytq33,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I was very disappointed to read that there was an omission with your file, which resulted in a lengthy wait. I am pleased to read the nursing staff and medical staff promptly provided you with assistance.

I would like to offer my sincere apologies for your experience. Your feedback will be passed on to the Manager to address with the staff. I hope any future interactions you may have with our service are more in line with the high standards of care we aim to deliver.

I again, thank you for your feedback as it provides us with an opportunity to improve our services.

Kind regards

Natalie

Director of Nursing and Support Services

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