changing doctors?

winnie101

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hi

im tinking of changing gp in the (new ross, co wexford area). Does anyone have any advice on what to look out for/ recommendations ??? heard it takes months to chage over? my partner is with a different gp to our son and I.

any advice would be grateful?
 
Re: changind doctors?

Hi
It depends if you are a private or a medical card patient.
If you're a private patient, you can just register with a new doctor, if they are taking new patients on.
If you have a medical card, you will have to get a Change of Doctor form, and apply to a new GP who is willing/able to take you on.
It would be worthwhile going to a number of surgeries, to get a feel for them: are the reception staff helpful (a good sign), is there an appointment system, how many doctors work there, do the surgery opening hours suit you, what services do the surgeries offer etc.
You will not be able to get recommendations for specific doctors on AAM, I think (correct me if this is incorrect)
Regards
Nicola
 
nicola
thank your for your helpful advice ...

I have recently become a medial card holder so i will look into getting that form and the different services on offer to me

tanks again
winnie
 
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