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about GP visit for a medical card

  • 10-04-2015 10:42AM
    #1
    blaga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    I am preparing my documents to apply for a medical card. Do I have to pay 50 euro when I visit the GP to sign my application? Thank you for your reply!!!


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  • #2
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    Normally applicants leave the application with the GPS receptionist to process so, no.
    I suppose if you insist on meeting with the GP solely for the purpose of completing the form then he/she would be justified in charging you for a consultation.


  • #3
    blaga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭blaga


    Thanks. They didn't say me anything, just gave me an hour for the appointment. Maybe I have to call again the GPS receptionist and I will ask if I can just leave my application. I have no so money to pay....


  • #4
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Did you say it was for medical card forms when you rang?


  • #5
    blaga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭blaga


    yes, of course. I live in Dublin 13 with my family. I went to the Grange clinic first, and they give mu an hour for Thuesday. Yesterday I went to one clinic in Donaghmede shopping center and asked the same - and they said the same :) - I have to come with my filled application and I have to pay for the first meeting.....


  • #6
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    So your not actually registered with a GPS surgery at this point? You wantvto register and apply at the same time?


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  • #7
    Queenalocin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭Queenalocin


    The doctor has to sign the form to say that he is prepared to take you on as a patient. If you are not already attending the clinic as a patient then they need to talk to you and get your medical history. Hence the need for an appointment, and as you don't have a medical card yet then you have to pay.


  • #8
    blaga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭blaga


    Thank you very much. I understood. Yes, this is our first visit . I am in Ireland from January with my children, my husband is here from June, last year. Thanks!!!


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