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Patient experience starts before the consultation
The phone call, the front desk and the waiting area set the tone for a patient's visit. They are also where service standards are easiest to measure.
AuditExpert Team26 Sept 20264 min read
Clinical care is judged by clinicians. But much of how patients and families describe a hospital comes from the non-clinical journey around it.
Where audits focus
- Appointment calls: how quickly they are answered and how clearly information is given
- Reception: greeting, privacy at the desk, clarity on next steps
- Waiting: communication about delays, comfort and cleanliness
- Billing and discharge: accuracy and how questions are handled
Patient-experience audits are designed with clear ethical boundaries and never interfere with care. Findings go to the team as evidence and recommendations, not blame.
