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Anyone from Ireland?
I had my 12 week scan in Hungary, and the doctor gave me all the papers I should give to my gp when I get back. As soon as I came home I visited the doctor and gave her everything. She said they'll send a letter to the hospital with my details, and the hospital should send me a letter with my 20 week appointment. Im 20+1 today and still no letter, and I've been calling the gp every week since I've been 16 weeks to make sure they sent it. Irish healthcare is starting to really **** me off..
No problem. Wish I could have helped more. Let me know how you get on. Hopefully you will have it sorted soon. Good luck!!
I don't have one so I'll get one for tomorrow, or just walk in..
Thank you very much for your help!
Thank you very much for your help!
That's awful! Someone at the clinic should be able to help you. When is your next appointment with your GP clinic? If you don't have one try get one for tomorrow. When you are there insist on whatever doctor is on to call the hospital and get you in for an appointment.
Maybe just go to the hospital in person and forget the GP. Tell them your situation and tell them you need to be seen as soon as possible. You might not get seen straight away but you might at least get an appointment.
Maybe just go to the hospital in person and forget the GP. Tell them your situation and tell them you need to be seen as soon as possible. You might not get seen straight away but you might at least get an appointment.
I called in on Thursday and she said they sent the letter, but they'll send another one just in case..
Im registered in a clinic in Portlaoise because we had trouble finding a gp who accepts a medical card, but he retired shortly after and now we're stuck with the clinic. I've never actually met my new gp, its usually whoever is available.
Im registered in a clinic in Portlaoise because we had trouble finding a gp who accepts a medical card, but he retired shortly after and now we're stuck with the clinic. I've never actually met my new gp, its usually whoever is available.
I'm not sure who else to call. But I were you I and my GP hasn't sent my file I'd ask for it back and go to a different GP. It's important you go to all of your appointments. In this country you really have to stay on top of them and keep calling until you get an appointment. The hospitals are under staffed and the maternity section is always full. Are you sure your GP has sent your details?
The last time I called the hospital they said until the gp doesn't send my information to them they can't give me an appointment. Do you think I can call anyone else besides the gp and the hospital? I can't believe nobody cares. We can't afford to go private or to travel back to Hungary for every checkup.
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I think you should give the hospital a call and make sure they have your information. Ask them for an appointment when you call. I think around week 20 they take bloods to check your iron levels and the Doctor does a quick scan to make sure everything is where it's ment to be.
If your GP isn't helping I'd just keep calling the hodp
If your GP isn't helping I'd just keep calling the hodp
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