gynae question

Themadhouse

Hey guys,
i attended a gynae yrs ago and had been referred by my then doc.
Does anyone know if i need a referral to go back to see them, say 10yrs later, or given that I was a patient can I just ring up for an app?
Any idea?

sam34

given that it's been ten years I'd say you need a new referral

Merrilady

Depends on the gynae and what the issue is.
If for example you have a re occurring issue (even after 10 years) you shoulnt, best to ring their rooms.

I don't have to with mine, but he is sound as a pound

Themadhouse

Thanks, I will ring and see if she will see me.
Circumstance might mean she will. Just dont want to go to someone else as a referral from my doc as original gyn will have my history.
Fingers crossed.

Ellie2008

Defo do ring, referrals, what a way to rip you off like most of the time the person knows who they need to see I dont expect to go in there with a sore foot and be sent to an eye specialist. :rolleyes:

sam34

Ellie2008 wrote: »

Defo do ring, referrals, what a way to rip you off like most of the time the person knows who they need to see I dont expect to go in there with a sore foot and be sent to an eye specialist. :rolleyes:

not really.

if you have eg abdominal pain you might need to see one or more of the following:

general surgeon
endocrinologist
gastroenterologist
renal physician
cardiologist
cardiothoracic surgeon
gynaecologist
psychiatrist
...

and that's not an exhaustive list.

secondly, the referral from the gp gives the specialist an idea of whether the case is urgent or routine, so they know who to prioritise.
and th