NHS and recognition of private diagnosis?

[Nystagmite]

Do NHS recognise diagnoses done privately as valid, please? My GP won't refer me and the services for adults in my area is non-existent. If I need the assessment doing, I need a referral to a centre some 200 miles away. I've had the screening done; but from experience, that means absolutely nothing.

 

GP says she won't refer because I've already been diagnosed - I haven't. I've been told I may have it. I also have no evidence at all of my diagnosis; so I can't get my disabled students allowance, etc sorted.

[BRIGADIER2JCS]

It should be recognised, the private diagnosis can be forwarded to your GP who shold act upon it.

I suggest contaction your local ''primary care trust'' and layout what has happened.

[LaughingGirl]

It should be recognised, the private diagnosis can be forwarded to your GP who shold act upon it.

I suggest contaction your local ''primary care trust'' and layout what has happened.

 

Seconding Brig's advice, which I can only add to by saying that the results of private consultations are usually forwarded to the patient's GP as standard practice. If you're at all uncertain about that, I would suggest specifically asking for your consultant's opinion to be forwarded to your G.P just to make sure.

[Nystagmite]

Thank you They did mention some vague information about involving the GP.

[BRIGADIER2JCS]

Definitely take this to the PCT after giving the GP one last chance to refer.

[kurvaface]

If you've seen a private specialist (Consultant) who is registered on the GMC register, it is normal practice to write back to the GP with an outline of findings and recommendations for further action / treatment.

 

I would ring your specialist's secretary and ask when the letter is being sent to the GP.

[Nystagmite]

Have just been told it'll cost at least £3.4k for private. University won't help and GP won't either.

[Surfer01]

When I went private a few years ago in desperation, it was the same NHS specialist. Only difference is that they were able to see me with 24 hours whereas NHS I had to wait at least 4 months!

[Nystagmite]

I am having to see another GP about this. If I was a child, I would be assessed properly. As an adult, I am expected to have adapted to the issues I have. Bit difficult when a lot of it is sensory based.

 

I was told by uni to identify my problems and inform them. I don't know what half my issues are. Yes, I know I have issues such as hyper and hyposensitivity and issues with communication; but there are probably many more that I am missing.

 

Until this is sorted, I can't realistically study or work.