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Need to go to doctor tomorrow - can’t afford

  • 04-12-2017 08:55PM
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,006 ✭✭✭✭


    Hello - I have a bad feeling that Im after getting Genital Herpes (male) and really want to go to the doctor tomorrow. The pain is unreal and Im actually struggling to walk properly- as well as that I couldnt function in work today.

    I booked to go to the doctor tomorrow. I have VHI and the doctor will cost 55e. I really dont have the 55e to spend tomorrow and then probably more on prescription then.

    Is there a way that doctors would leave me a receipt to pay them back in two weeks (payday) or would there be any trust there? Its not my local doctor

    Thank you


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  • #2
    Tenigate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 846 ✭✭✭Tenigate


    Try your local gum clinic. Hse clinics are free.

    If you can't visit your own gp, I can't see why another doctor would risk losing out. But no harm asking about payment terms.

    In the meantime, visit the pharmacy and get something for the itching.


  • #3
    misssunshine36
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭misssunshine36


    Hey, if you have Vhi you may be entitled to their online doctor service. It may be included in your package. It's like a Skype call, you download the app for Vhi online doctor. It's a free service offered by them


  • #4
    HelgaWard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭HelgaWard


    If you are near a VHi Swiftcare clinic you could go there instead of your GP & it should be covered under your policy.


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    HelgaWard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭HelgaWard


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    It depends on your policy, I get a certain number of 'free' visits each year.


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    HelgaWard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭HelgaWard


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    Yes, we are lucky, it comes with my hubby's job. He does pay lots of Benefit in Kind for it.


  • #9
    amtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭amtc


    Slightly ot but even if job pay for health insurance you can claim a small amount of personal tax relief


  • #10
    HelgaWard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭HelgaWard


    amtc wrote: »
    Slightly ot but even if job pay for health insurance you can claim a small amount of personal tax relief

    Thanks for that, he does claim that :-)


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