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How long does it usually take to get an appt. with a phyciatrist

  • 12-08-2008 3:40pm
    #1
    junii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 600 ✭✭✭


    I went to the doctor over two weeks ago and she was going to send a letter to the psyiatrist to get an appointment. As of now though I still have not received anything in the post.

    Should I have received this by now?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    sam34
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,073 ✭✭✭sam34


    totally varies. routine appointments could be anything from 6 to 10 weeks. you could always try ringing the psychiatrists secretary to get an idea of how long you'll be waiting


  • #3
    Pete4779
    Closed Accounts Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Pete4779


    With any referrals you get to from a GP, you will be living in a certain area that has a particular psychiatrist and community mental health team assigned.

    Ask the GP where or to who he referred you to. Some will see new referrals within days some can have a year + waiting list, it's all pretty much dependent on who your assigned consultant is and what team/area.


  • #4
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Do you have health insurance? Some plans will let you see a private consultant which will be much quicker.


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