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Treatment Purchase Fund [NTPF] question.

UrbanFox · 2022-11-16 11:44:05

Does the NTPF intervene in first referrals / test(s) if the patient has been on a waiting list ? My uncle was referred to local public hospital dermatology department by his GP. GP saw something potentially suspicious on his head and wanted a view from dermatology and a biopsy. Referral has been acknowledged by hospital…

16-11-2022 11:44am

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Does the NTPF intervene in first referrals / test(s) if the patient has been on a waiting list ?
My uncle was referred to local public hospital dermatology department by his GP. GP saw something potentially suspicious on his head and wanted a view from dermatology and a biopsy.
Referral has been acknowledged by hospital and he is on a waiting list to receive an appointment.
Is there any period of time after which the NTPF can intervene and get him an appointment elsewhere ? He does not have health insurance.

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