by val » 30 Jul 2011, 11:44
Aw Sue, why can't you get a refferral? If you're going private it's not really any of their concern. You've got to get tough dear, TELL them - or get your mum to tell them that you want a referral to x doctor at x hospital, and you are not moviing until you get it. I just telephoened my surgery and they just faxed a quick referral over. Are you in a group practice? Can you get another doctor to do it? There are actually private gp's around - I saw one once, I'm not sure if they could refer you - it's worth a try if all else fails!
As Hope so rightly points out, it's not life threatening, but life-quality threatening, and no gp has the right to deprive you of getting the right treament. Threaten to sue him if you have to!
Dealing with this is pain is draining, embarrassing and depressing - don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise.