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What is the general rule on gp visits for a follow up consultation

  • 22-11-2011 5:12pm
    #1
    WoollyRedHat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,462 ✭✭✭✭


    As in, is it usual to charge a patient in such circumstances as when the patient decides they want a follow up consultation, as they feel the problem that raised was not addressed or identified correctly, is it the doctor's discretion in this case as to how much they will charge or if there will be a fee?


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  • #2
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,772 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    Doctor's discretion afaik. The surgery probably has a general guideline if you ring up and ask the secretary. Most do reduced rates/free follow ups for the same issue, just ask really


  • #3
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    I thought there was a rule that said they should not charge for a repeat visit ?


  • #4
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    opinion guy wrote: »
    I thought there was a rule that said they should not charge for a repeat visit ?

    Nope it's purely at the discretion of the GP.


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