I have been on waiting list for MONTHS and frankly, had enough. Its a simple operation. Can i just pay to have it done on Private without being in a scheme (ie. BUPA insurance)
I just want to go into my doctors, offer to pay for the op and have it done next week! Is this possible?
2006-09-12 13:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by PEP 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You will kick yourself over this one. The same Drs specialists and surgeons who work in the NHS also work in the private sector.
So if you opt out, the NHS claps its hands because it feels another burden has been lifted. Meanwhile routine ops are done within the space of a month or two in the private sector.
Your Doctor will have to refer you to a private specialist, who may wish to discuss your treatment with you before accepting any surgical work at hand. This is always done through a Nuffield or Bupa hospital. Sometimes you can even be referred to an NHS hospital, if your trust is desperate to get funds from paying patients.
The whole process can take one tenth of the time in the private sector by comparison to the NHS.
Did you know that if you have a proven medical need and your condition is set to worsen or should you be refused treatment or have treatment held up or cancelled and you ago private, you may be lucky enough to get the NHS to pay for your private surgery and care.
If your need is urgent according to you and not your GP or specialist within the NHS, you might be better off joining BUPA.
Check it all out before you sign anything.
2006-09-17 14:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by Nosey parker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have the cash available you can pay to have an op done privately, you just need to find a surgeon willing/able to do it. If you have already been referred to a consultant, find out who it is and ring up their secretary and ask them if the consultant works privately and how to get in touch with them. If the consultant doesn't do private work, ask them to recomend/refer you to a surgeon who does. If your still waiting to see a specialist make an appointment with your GP and ask them who they can recommend. If you think you have been waiting too long, mention this to your GP, they may be able to speed things up, there are published guidelines covering waiting times. If its a relativly minor op and you don't have any health problems it shouldn't take long to organise. If you have other health complications a surgeon may not be happy to ahead without further tests/investigations which may take more time.
2006-09-12 16:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of folk having to go abroad to recieve instant private operations, bupa etc are businesses and will want you signed up for as long as they can persuade you to, but anything is worth a try.
2006-09-12 13:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by richiesown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUPA are a rip-off. They charge you huge amounts for minor administration and consultations, as well as a lot for even minor operations. Unless it's really urgent, I'd recommend telephoning the department and asking if they can let you know if they have a cancellation, as they often do
2006-09-18 22:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am going private next week, go to Harley Medical Group, google it to get the info. They asked me when i wanted my op, you should be able to just set a date going private.
2006-09-19 04:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you contact your local private hospital there wont be a problem. However, they do work out expensive so its a case of working out the pros and cons!
2006-09-12 23:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mizz Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes pep thats what you do just offer to pay they may ask you to sign a form then youll be notified in no time !
2006-09-12 13:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by luckychockynala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to your doctor and tell them you'll pay for it, they'd snap you up in no time!
2006-09-19 09:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by Kirk_84 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can go private if you want
2006-09-20 09:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONTACT BUPA..... hope that works for you
2006-09-12 13:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by Chrisey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋