changing GPs while out sick?

Sam1011

Is there anything speaking against changing GPs while being out sick?

Of course, medical records would need to be transferred to the new GP.

Would a sick note from the new GP continue the sick time certified by the existing GP?

What do you think?

markmoto

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058279513/changing-gps-while-out-sick

While visiting GP of your choice sign a form to transfer your medical records to new GP

Dempo1

Technically there is nothing stopping you changing GP but finding a new one that will accept you won't be easy . It's more complicated if you are a Medical Card Holder.

You mention while out sick , are you on illness benefit of getting sick pay. I only ask because if Certs are required you'll also need to factor this in, if changing GP. Finally ,also consider if you have medication needs , a new GP will have to issue new prescriptions if you have repeat prescriptions etc

Zoko

> You mention while out sick , are you on

> illness benefit of getting sick pay. I only

> ask because if Certs are required you'll

> also need to factor this in, if changing

> GP.

How does the above matter?

Dempo1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120115695#Comment_120115695

Did you join Boards just to ask stupid questions 🙄

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058279513/changing-gps-while-out-sick

I have changed GP several times while on a sick note and prescription medication and no problems at all. Your records will be transferred when you register. And whn you see your new GP explain what meds you are on. The only think to be careful of is that you make sure you have good supplies of your medication in case it takes longer than you have. It works easily generally.

HildaOgdenx

I don't think there should be an issue with changing GPs, but as said above the challenge might be finding a new GP. Of course that's something you may have already sussed out.

Is your concern as regards your employer, OP? I don't think there should be an issue.

And yes, I presume that the GP will continue to certify you once they are familiar with your illness / condition and consider you unfit for work. In that case, there should be no gap in the certification.

If your concern relates to social welfare aspects, I would give the Department a call or drop them an email.

I have had occasion in the past to raise queries and found them helpful.

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120121724#Comment_120121724

Or Citizens Info. They have been a mine of info on these matters in the past