I recently had my first Endo appointment. I am extremely disappointed. How do you shift referral? What is the procedure? Does anyone know how to go about this?
I have suffered with a crap GP for ten years then swapped and what a difference. I won't suffer with a rubbish Endo who basically told me to continue buying my own meds on the black market. They'll have one more bite of the cherry then they're out. But I need to know how to swap.
Any info is most appreciated.
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Go to the choose and book site, I'm sure it will be helpful in finding out your rights It even has very helpful FAQs section, and the site explains everything very clearly.
Hi You need a new referral, try a different GP while yours away! Check out ,first, which endo you want to see, do not rely on "their" choice. hospitals lists for names then their own CV on the WEB
Pick the hospital you know the endo you want works at (choose and book) when you get your appointment ring his secretary and ask to see him specifically - say how good he is and how it would really really help you to see him (lay it on thick!). Often they say' can't guarantee it you may have to see a member of his team but I'll try for you'. On the day ask the nurses to see him specifically even if you have to wait, say you don't mind.
I've done this several times and the nurses now know I won't see the 'juniors' in the team!
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