Free link to BMJ column about this company who believe this is how the NHS works.
It doesn’t.
TREATMENT WITHOUT AS.ONE.
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TREATMENT WITH AS.ONE.
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Week1
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CALL YOUR GP SURGERY TO GET AN APPOINTMENT.
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CALL OUR CONSULTANT TRIAGE TEAM.
GET IN FRONT OF A SPECIALIST. |
Week2
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MEET YOUR GP TO DISCUSS YOUR SYMPTOMS.
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DIAGNOSIS AND ESSENTIAL TESTS ARRANGED.
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Week3
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MEET YOUR GP AGAIN TO REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS.
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FAST-TRACK TO TREATMENT ON THE NHS OR PRIVATE TREATMENT IF YOU PREFER.
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Week4
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MEET YOUR GP AGAIN – SPECIALIST REFERRAL IF NO PROGRESS.
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Week5
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GET IN FRONT OF A SPECIALIST.Even now, there is a risk you won’t see the best specialist for your condition. Some GPs have limited connections with NHS secondary care. This could mean further referrals and delays before you achieve peace of mind and the correct treatment plan.
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Week6
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POSSIBLE ONWARD REFERRAL TO DIFFERENT SPECIALIST.
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Week7
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DIAGNOSIS AND ESSENTIAL TESTS ARRANGED.
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Week8
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TREATMENT ON THE NHS OR PRIVATE TREATMENT IF YOU PREFER.
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