Just a small bit of advice needed

damienricefan · 13-04-2009 05:54PM #1

i am wondering if their are any phonelines one can call to get a doctor's advice on certain medical treatments eg as in the cost, procedure. Obviously it would have to be confidential but I'm just wondering if you know of any

I know I should go to a doctor and talk to him/her but i'm only seventeen and i'm afraid that will somehow inhibit the confidentiality.

just leave a number if you know any!! thanks

dudara · 13-04-2009 06:42PM

If you or your parents have health insurance, then some of those companies provide nurse lines, where you can get simple medical advice.

Otherwise, I really would suggest talking to a GP. I don't know at what age doctors respect the confidentiality of a person, but at 17 years old, I'd imagine that they are unlikely to approach your parents, especially if you ask them to so.

Posters, I am uncomfortable with the posting of numbers etc on this thread, so please refrain from doing so.

Crannog · 13-04-2009 06:57PM

Can you be a little more specific about the treatment/procedure?

If it is medically recommended, your doctor, or any doctor, will advise you of what is involved.

If you need minor surgery I guess you will have to tell your folks sometime...

If you are covered by private health insurance, VHI and others have a helpline.

Can't help more without more information from you. Sorry.

bluecell99 · 13-04-2009 07:17PM

To be frank I dont think it's possible to get specific advice over the phone from a doctor.They simply wont do this unless ,for example,its a relative of a patient and they might be ringing to discuss something related to ongoing treatment or something like that.

Why not google searchy the information you need??

A doctor wont reveal what you say to him or her or details about your condition(if any).He / she may well ask you about your parents in a general way but it depends on what the matter is.

If there is something unusual or you are worried just make an appointment to see a doctor.They are used to seeing all kinds of things and theres noi need for worry.We cant diagnose here but dont delay if there is something you need sorting out.

RedXIV · 13-04-2009 08:28PM

Maybe ring VHI nurseline?

Otherwise www.netdoctor.com is good.

Doubt you would be able to get prices of procedures from the former, maybe an estimate from google?

Just a small bit of advice needed

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