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Going private to consultant

  • 12-02-2014 7:01pm
    #1
    teddyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭


    Saved for 5 months .Going private to consultant as waiting list in 3 years ....Can I get the medication on medical card?


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  • #2
    Ocean Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭Ocean Blue


    teddyboy wrote: »
    Saved for 5 months .Going private to consultant as waiting list in 3 years ....Can I get the medication on medical card?

    You would need to get your GP to transfer the prescription onto a GMS form if they are willing to.


  • #3
    teddyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭teddyboy


    Ocean Blue wrote: »
    You would need to get your GP to transfer the prescription onto a GMS form if they are willing to.


    Also do i have to pay the consultant for follow up visits? What the industry standard for that?


  • #4
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    teddyboy wrote: »
    Also do i have to pay the consultant for follow up visits? What the industry standard for that?

    Yes you have to pay him every time you see him.


  • #5
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    teddyboy wrote: »
    Also do i have to pay the consultant for follow up visits? What the industry standard for that?

    Um yes, unless he is willing to transfer you to the public system you will have to pay him for follow up visits.


  • #6
    teddyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭teddyboy


    January wrote: »
    Um yes, unless he is willing to transfer you to the public system you will have to pay him for follow up visits.

    The same amount or less? Sorry about all the questions just unsure that's all

    I have to see him every month for my medication for 4 months


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  • #7
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    teddyboy wrote: »
    The same amount or less? Sorry about all the questions just unsure that's all

    I have to see him every month for my medication for 4 months

    Attending a private consultant is the same as going to a solicitor. There's no fixed amount. They usually charge by the hour usually €100+. If you having already comitted to one you should shop around to see who gives you the best price.
    Be very care full and make sure the Secretary includes everything in the quote, they can be quite vague and then slap you with a monster bill.o


  • #8
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    teddyboy wrote: »
    The same amount or less? Sorry about all the questions just unsure that's all

    I have to see him every month for my medication for 4 months

    Some have reduced fee's for repeat visits but not all... I'd ring and ask.


  • #9
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    teddyboy wrote: »
    Also do i have to pay the consultant for follow up visits? What the industry standard for that?

    You will have to pay for follow-up consultations. Clarify this with said consultant. Also note that if he took blood from you or arranged x-rays for you, you will have to pay those consultants as well.


  • #10
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Time to put this thread to bed.

    Closed


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