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University Hospital Galway

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  • 18-07-2016 10:52pm
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    Fiona4037
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just wondering does anyone know if you can self refer to UHG? Im currently 7/8weeks pregnant and really adverse to paying my gp €90 for bloods and a referral letter like my last pregnancy!

    Thanks,
    Fiona


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    Gatica
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    yes, you can self-refer. However, if your GP charges all that, you should find a different GP. Mine was free for first appointment, and she even said to pop back in if I've any issues before travelling in the next few weeks free of charge. Bloods and referral was all covered. I've also picked up 2 travel letters from them at no charge.


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    cant26
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    Don't think you can self refer in Galway. At least I couldn't. Currently 35 weeks pregnant and both with this pregnant and my previous I had to be referred by my GP. This is through the public system, might be different if you are going private.


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    Gatica
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    I guess only way to know for sure is to try. The labour ward is just left of the A&E department.


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    Fiona4037
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Fiona4037


    Finally got through to them today, they only accept GP referals so i'll be making an appointment for next week.

    Thanks


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    Gatica
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    Sorry to hear. Hope it works out with a new GP.


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