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GP problem

skuscuoglu · 2014-04-07 15:52:10

Hi all, I recently moved to Ireland as a Non-EEA citizen. I don't have a private insurance yet, but i need to see a doctor and it is ok for me to pay it. Today, I randomly called a GP close to my house (in Tuam) and the assistant said they will call me back. One hour later, I got a message that they can not accept me but i…

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07-04-2014 4:52pm

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skuscuoglu

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Hi all,

I recently moved to Ireland as a Non-EEA citizen. I don't have a private insurance yet, but i need to see a doctor and it is ok for me to pay it.

Today, I randomly called a GP close to my house (in Tuam) and the assistant said they will call me back. One hour later, I got a message that they can not accept me but i can try other GPs around. Why and how can a GP not accept a patient? I really don't understand.

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#2 07-04-2014 9:52pm
RubyGirl

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Some gp's won't take on new patients as they would be full. I recently moved and had to change gp's the first I rang were'nt taking on any new patient's.

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#3 04-05-2014 2:26pm
biko

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Rereg troll post and some followup removed.

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