normally 6 months
is a formal process which authorise a person to recieve care from hospital or specialist.
yes as b'coz government gave hem the money
A referral is a recommendation from a primary care provider to see a specialist or receive specific services. An authorization is approval from an insurance company for medical services or procedures to be covered. In short, a referral directs you to a specific provider, while an authorization confirms payment coverage.
You can ask you family doctor for a referral. Legally you will need a referral from your family doctor before the specialist will see you.
Discuss the issue with your family doctor and ask for a referral to a specialist. You may also try getting a referral from a cancer support group in your local community.
No they do not. You may go to a dermatoligist anytime without a referral. As a dermatologist, I see people many a time without referral, and all dermatologists can bulk bill payment, and send them to medicare.
You will probably have to see a general practicioner first to get a referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist.
In order to see an endocrinologist, who specializes in thyroid conditions, you might need a referral. A lot depends upon whether you're newly diagnosed with a thyroid condition and/or your insurance provider.
Start with your primary care provider, who can do initial screening and referral to determine the most practical specialist and to get some of the initial testing done before you see the specialist.
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, ask the diagnosing physician for a referral to a surgeon that employs laser technology. By getting a referral, your files will be forwarded and the specialist will be able to prepare for your visit.
Are you talking about a specialist? Call the primary physician that referred the patient and ask for a referral to be faxed. Otherwise, do not see them.