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Patient Journey

Patient Journey

1.) Referral Discussion:

  • Discuss with GP or Specialist: Begin by discussing your referral with your General Practitioner (GP) or specialist. They will provide guidance on whether a specialist appointment is necessary.
  • Self-Referral Option: If you prefer, you can make a self-referral directly to the specialist
  • Health Insurance Check: If you have health insurance, it’s important to check the insurer’s process for referrals and seek preauthorisation for the appointment.

2.) Provide Insurance Details:

  • Insurance Information: You will be asked to provide your insurance details prior to or at the time of your first consultation. This ensures that any necessary preauthorisation’s are in place for your appointment and subsequent tests.

In the initial outpatient consultation we will take a detailed history, perform a thorough examination, review the referral details, offer a working hypothesis and recommend the way forward. This may involve diagnostic tests. The type of tests may include some or all of the following:

Lab blood tests, lung function tests, peak flow monitoring, chest x ray, ct scan, other scans (if indicated), allergy blood/skin tests, sleep studies, bronchoscopy. Some of these can be done on the day of your consultation. Others will be arranged thereafter. You may need to contact your health insurer for authorisation of some tests in advance of them.

If you require further treatment, you may be given or sent a Health Questionnaire prior to your appointment date, to complete and return.

As far as possible, the investigations will be done at the hospital where you are seen. We will aim to perform these as expeditiously as possible. However, some of these may be available more quickly at one of the other local network hospitals, which you will be offered. Sleep studies, if necessary, may be performed as an outpatient or as an inpatient. This will be discussed.

It is usual to have a follow up appointment after your investigations. It may be that more than 1 set of tests is required, resulting in further follow up appointments. You will be advised of these decides that you require a follow-up appointment, you will either be given your next appointment during your stay, or it will be sent to you via post. If you have any concerns about your progress before this appointment, do not hesitate to call and ask for advice.

Ongoing Support

  • Answering Queries: We are committed to answering any questions you may have throughout the process.
  • Prompt Appointment Booking: We strive to book you a prompt appointment and address any concerns you may have at any stage of your patient journey. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance at any point.

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