How to go to a gynaecologist? Also gynaecologist recommdations.

JackieChang

I have a Brazilian lady friend who would like to know:

1. A good gynaecologist in cork

2. How do you get an appointment?

In Brazil you can just walk straight in the door of a gynaecologist but from a bit of googling it seems like you need a GP referral in Ireland? How does it work? I'm a man so obviously I have no idea how this works.

GaGa21

Yes you need a referral from a GP to see gyne.
She might have a wait though if going public. Does she have health insurance?
Best thing is to talk to GP and see what treatment is needed.
They can usually recommend the best in her area.

Ubbquittious

They all getting out of the game apparently. Afraid o getting sued

pwurple

Ubbquittious wrote: »

They all getting out of the game apparently. Afraid o getting sued

I'm raising an eyebrow slightly here.

Every medical professional is well aware of being sued, not gyn's in particular.

Thoie

I have a number of foreign friends who are always surprised that everyone here doesn't just "have" a gynae. As GaGa21 said, first stop for any consultant is to talk to your GP and get a referral.

Many routine things that gynaes do in other countries (birth control, cervical checks, etc) are carried out by GPs here, so she may not even need to see a specialist at all.

If she's between the age of 25-60, and has a PPS, she can also check if she's on the cervical check register. If she's not, she can sign up there.

Princess Calla

pwurple wrote: »

I'm raising an eyebrow slightly here.

Every medical professional is well aware of being sued, not gyn's in particular.

I'd say that was a reference to the practice being sued by that yanni person. (transgender woman sued for discrimination when the practice refused to see them as they didn't have the necessary biological bits)

Princess Calla

Op depending what she needs a well woman clinic may also help your friend.

Ubbquittious

Princess Calla wrote: »

I'd say that was a reference to the practice being sued by that yanni person. (transgender woman sued for discrimination when the practice refused to see them as they didn't have the necessary biological bits)

No it wasnt. I was thinking of this article when I posted it

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irish-blame-culture-contributing-to-shortage-of-consultants-944857.html

Princess Calla

Ubbquittious wrote: »

No it wasnt. I was thinking of this article when I posted it

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irish-blame-culture-contributing-to-shortage-of-consultants-944857.html

Apologies, sorry.

cantalach

Am I the only one who thought of that infamous t-shirt?

lisamullins83

Best to go to GP first for a referral...