gynec check

urbane4u

Hi,

After the delivery of my baby in US, I went and had a copper T inserted in my body. After my first period after delivery, I was advised to have a gynec check.
Now, I am based in Ireland, do I need to first goto the GP and then get a reference for a Gynec; or can I straight goto a Gynec?
Doesn't seem to be good idea to spend money at 2 places.
Pls advice.

RobFowl

Different system here and you cannot self refer to a gynaecologist (ie you need to be referred by a GP). Gynae here do far less of the routine things like smears here, these are usually done by GP's.
So best go to see a GP first.

urbane4u

Thanks Robfowl; but this will be paying twice. I think I will call up some gynecs myself and check if they can have a look straight.
Not sure what additional value the GP will provide here.

locum-motion

The added value is that it's the only way you'll get to see the consultant!

MrCreosote

urbane4u wrote: »

Thanks Robfowl; but this will be paying twice. I think I will call up some gynecs myself and check if they can have a look straight.
Not sure what additional value the GP will provide here.

He's saying there's two options

1:GP alone
2:GP and then gynaecologist

For routine checks the GP would be enough, he/she would only refer if there was a particular problem. So it's more that the gynaecologist would add no extra value

(Same thing would apply for children and paediatricians btw- there's no direct self-referral to the specialist)

echo beach

Would a family planning clinic, which is usually staffed by GPs, offer this service?
They are where most of the women I know go to have coils inserted.

urbane4u

Would the IFPA at tallaght provide this facility>

http://www.ifpa.ie/