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  • 25-02-2013 4:15am
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    Ls87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭


    hi,
    Wondering if anyone has had any experience with appointments in the mater. Doctor sent off a referral letter on my behalf, over a month ago. I've heard nothing and there's no answer when I ring.
    Just wondering how much longer I'll be waiting just to get an appointment?
    Its for an ultrasound (no pregnancy related)


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    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Ls87 wrote: »
    hi,
    Wondering if anyone has had any experience with appointments in the mater. Doctor sent off a referral letter on my behalf, over a month ago. I've heard nothing and there's no answer when I ring.
    Just wondering how much longer I'll be waiting just to get an appointment?
    Its for an ultrasound (no pregnancy related)

    The waiting list varies from time to time. I've more experience of Beaumont tbh but 6-8 weeks is about standard for an USS.
    Absolutelu no harm at all ringing up, esp to check if they recieved the referral, they do seem to go missing more often then I'd like.
    That said Mater radiology seems a reasonably well organised department.


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    Minier81
    Registered Users Posts: 623 ✭✭✭Minier81


    No harm in ringing, even if only to ensure they received it! My own experience of referral letters is that they can often takes a week or two to leave the gp!! I would have though 4-6 weeks would be the typical wait time for an ultrasound.


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    Ls87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Ls87


    Thanks
    I posted the letter myself so I know it's definitely sent out. I'll try ringing them again.


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    Dingle_berry
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Dingle_berry


    If you are flexible you could tell them that you'd be available for cancellations/short notice appointments. Has worked for me previously.


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    Ls87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Ls87


    Never thought of that thanks
    I'll mention it if someone ever answers the phone there


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