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Referral for a second opinion

Posted By lacertajy64

"Referral for a second opinion"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Gynaecology (Ward 13)

(as a service user),

My GP asked for a second opinion and referral to another health board. This was refused by e-vetting and the referral cancelled and to contact my eurogynacologist I am under. I thought I had a right to a second opinion and to the person of choice under the charter for patients rights and responsibilities.

I have contacted patient affairs and not had a reply back.

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Response from Jennifer Montgomery, Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate, NHS Lanarkshire 2 months ago
Jennifer Montgomery
Improvement Coordinator, Quality Directorate,
NHS Lanarkshire

Operational Lead for Care Opinion in NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 01/04/2024 at 00:20
Published on Care Opinion at 00:20

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Dear lacertajy64,

Thank you for sharing your experience of University Hospital Wishaw, Gynaecology.

I am sorry to hear that you have been unable to get a second opinion despite your GP requesting the referral. Unfortunately I am unable to comment on why this is as Care Opinion is an anonymous site and would require further information which is unsuitable to be published publicly.

I am glad that you have already contacted Patient Affairs. They are the best placed people to investigate your query and provide a personal response. They will be in touch with you as soon as they can.

Kind Regards,

Jenni

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