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Choosing the hospital to see a consultant

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  • 16-06-2023 5:19pm
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    cdragin
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    I have been given a referral from my GP to see an orthopaedic surgeon for an issue with my hand. I have Laya insurance so I went through their list to find someone. I found a hand specialist who is listed as working at CUH, Bon Secours, and South Victoria Infirmary Hospital. Laya will cover 100% at CUH and a lot, but not all, in a private hospital.

    Side note in case my questions seem especially clueless: I've only been living in Ireland for a little over a year, having moved from the US, where the healthcare system is quite different (so, yeah, I'm clueless).

    Would it make sense to try to book at CUH, see how bad the waiting list is for an appointment, and try one of the others if it's too long? Is it OK to ask what the charges will be in the private hospitals? If I get a consult at CUH and need surgery, can I switch to one of the other hospitals if the wait is too long?

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    the beer revolu
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    Not what you asked, but I would 100% see a good physiotherapist before seeing a surgeon.

    I can recommend an excellent physio practice if you like.



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    Karmella
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    I think you would contact the consultant and make an appointment with them first. Your insurance should cover some or maybe all of this consultation fee (I’m guessing you’d have to check with laya). After the consultation if you need to have surgery then the location of that surgery would be determined by the consultant. For example - if it’s a ‘day’ surgery that might be done in the south infirmary day surgery unit.

    That’s probably why they are listed at all 3 hospitals.


    edit to say there probably won’t be much of a waiting time for the consultant appointment if you are private - unless they are extremely busy.



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    lawrencesummers
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    ring their secretary and ask them the waiting times for a private consultation (and how much) and then ask how long it would take for surgery if needed.


    Some consultants only take cash for initial consultations by private clients so check that as well.



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    the beer revolu
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120726837#Comment_120726837

    I've heard this about cash and some consultants. Greedy fcuks!



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    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120726997#Comment_120726997

    Im strangely ambivalent towards people who avoid paying tax, even if they can easily afford it



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