Hi everyone,
I would like to ask advice to people here who had to see specialist Doctors.
I visited a General Practitioner for a skin problem and he referred me to a Dermatologist. According to the Doctor, I was supposed to have an appointment within 2 weeks.
The Dermatologist called me to schedule an appointment in 5 weeks time.
I understand they are waiting times but I am also concerned my condition worsens in the meanwhile. I called back to General Practitioner and they will refer me to another Dermatologist to see if we can get a shorter waiting period.
Except this - is there any other way to see a Dermatologist quickly? I am totally new to the medical system here and thought maybe if you pay from your own pocket, you could see a specialist faster?
Appreciate any tips.
Thank you
Mat
I would like to ask advice to people here who had to see specialist Doctors.
I visited a General Practitioner for a skin problem and he referred me to a Dermatologist. According to the Doctor, I was supposed to have an appointment within 2 weeks.
The Dermatologist called me to schedule an appointment in 5 weeks time.
I understand they are waiting times but I am also concerned my condition worsens in the meanwhile. I called back to General Practitioner and they will refer me to another Dermatologist to see if we can get a shorter waiting period.
Except this - is there any other way to see a Dermatologist quickly? I am totally new to the medical system here and thought maybe if you pay from your own pocket, you could see a specialist faster?
Appreciate any tips.
Thank you
Mat