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Physical defect

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  • 29-10-2016 1:50pm
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    Iwantmoney
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭


    Hello, i have a small physical defect that needs to be dealt with. Let's not get into details as to what it is, but i am wondering where should I go to. An ordinary doctor? And if so, as a medical card owner, do i need to go to "my family doctor" or "GP" in my home town? Or would I just be able to go to any doctor in any city/county in Ireland, and the medical card would still cover it?


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    nhunter100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭nhunter100


    Iwantmoney wrote:
    Hello, i have a small physical defect that needs to be dealt with. Let's not get into details as to what it is, but i am wondering where should I go to. An ordinary doctor? And if so, as a medical card owner, do i need to go to "my family doctor" or "GP" in my home town? Or would I just be able to go to any doctor in any city/county in Ireland, and the medical card would still cover it?

    You need to go to which ever doctor your MC is registered with. Your other option is to see another doctor and pay for the procedure.


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    sullivlo
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭sullivlo


    Iwantmoney wrote: »
    Hello, i have a small physical defect that needs to be dealt with. Let's not get into details as to what it is, but i am wondering where should I go to. An ordinary doctor? And if so, as a medical card owner, do i need to go to "my family doctor" or "GP" in my home town? Or would I just be able to go to any doctor in any city/county in Ireland, and the medical card would still cover it?

    It also depends on the physical defect and whether it can be dealt with by a GP. Some small things can be done by the GP straight away, others will require an appointment, and others will require a referral to the hospital.

    Most small/side room procedures aren't covered by a medical card either btw.

    Medical card will cover your own GP, unless you're in some other part of the country (on holidays, visiting friends) and take sick - then some doctors will see you. However they're on a case by case basis and are unlikely to see you for a routine physical defect if it's not an urgent case.


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