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Complaints
How patients' rights to complain are respected
Patients are legally entitled to raise concerns without fear of
being treated differently.
They must be treated with
respect and taken seriously.
Information shared during a complaint must be handled
confidentially.
Patients must be informed of their right to escalate the complaint to external bodies (e.g., Ombudsman or GDC) if needed.
Timeframe for dealing with written complaints
Provide a
written response
within
10 working days
of completing the investigation.
Investigate
the complaint within
10 working days
Acknowledge
receipt of the complaint within
3 working days
Timeframes may be extended for complex cases, but the patient must be kept informed.
How complaints can be used constructively to drive continuous development
Can highlight areas
needing training
, improved communication, or procedural changes.
Patterns in complaints can reveal
systemic issues
that need addressing.
Complaints provide
valuable feedback
on pt experience
Using complaints for improvement helps to:
Increase
pt satisfaction
Maintain
high quality care
Improve overall
practice performance
Principles in relation to complaints procedures
A) Access
- The complaints procedure must be:
Easily available and visible
to all pts.
Simple to understand
, with clear instructions on how to make a complaint.
Accessible to everyone
, including pts with disabilities / language barriers.
Staff must be fully trained
to handle complaints in a professional and supportive manner.
B) Response
Complaints must be acknowledged and responded to
promptly
, within set timeframes.
Patients should be informed that the complaint is being
investigated
and when they can expect a response.
C) Reflection
Complaints should be used to
identify patterns or issues
in care or procedures.
They should be used
constructively
to improve quality of service and patient satisfaction.