Private Endo?

[Berlidders]

Hi guys.

I'm a newbie as you know. Just a thought and im sure the answer is in the forum somewhere. Do you know if you can self refer and see an Endo privately?

Berlidders x

[Clutter]

Berlidders, some private endos require a referral letter from a GP but others will accept self referrals. Email [e-mail] for a list of member recommended endos and check with their offices whether referral is required.

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Also remember you can get blood tests and even ultrasound tests done privately without going through a doctor at all. There is a list on the Thyroid UK site.

[Berlidders]

Great stuff. I will wait for my blood results first. My GP said he would refer based on that. But as we know that is open to debate as to what is 'normal'

[Jackie]

Hi, An endo is a consultant and you cannot self refer to any consultant. Any doctor needs to refer you.

Jackie

[bantam12 in reply to Jackie]

You can self refer, I did exactly that with an Endo at a Spire Hospital. I emailed the Consultant with a brief history and she agreed to see me without a referral from my GP.

[Jackie]

Hi You were lucky as it is against GMC regulations.

Jackie

[bantam12]

Private doctors can and do take patients without GP referral.

[Berlidders]

Great. Thank you everyone for your reply. I guess I'm antipcating that my GP won't refer me, so am thinking of all the available pathways if my blood tests comeback not happy x