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Thu-14-05-2015, 21:15 PM
(Thu-14-05-2015, 21:02 PM)HenryB Wrote: Got an appointment to see my GP in two weeks' time. Want to ask her to refer me to a Dermatologist. The last time I asked that, I had to wait 6 months for an appointment. Is there any other way to get to see one quicker? I do not mind if I have to pay as I am getting desperate to find some relief.
You don't need to pay (unless money is no object then by all mean pay) but you have the right to see a dermatologist.
You have enough cover of psoriasis to not get fobbed off, so demand demand demand. If they say six months then lay it on a bit, psoriasis is a recognised autoimmune problem and can have huge psychological impact on ones quality of life.
I'm not sure if these are relevant to Scotland as I think your health system is more under control of the Scottish, and I don't want to get to political but these threads are about the UK so may help if you have your reading glasses on (if needed).
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