Hello! I'm Italian and I've just moved in UK, 3 weeks ago. I'm learning how the UK Health system works but I still have some doubts. How I can get my own personal gynecologist? Of course, I mean the one I pay by myself when I need him. My doctor told me about a Sexual Health Centre in my town (sexual health care services) but it is not what I want... it seems that I can go to the SHC only when I have a health problem... what about a periodical visit (to check if everything works properly :-)? Thanks a lot for your help!
2006-10-15 06:22:34 · 8 answers · asked by Paola 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thank you for your advices! Really!
Concerning the thumbs down: do you think is easy to move abroad and to know everything in a couple of weeks?
2006-10-15 06:52:58 · update #1
@ gene_m: I'm not the one who chose to come in UK, but since I'm here... I've to deal with (not bad, British people are warm and friendly so far :-). But who knows? Thank you for your answer anyway!!!
2006-10-15 07:07:39 · update #2
Here in the UK women have a smear every three years, arranged by your Dr.
I do not know anyone who has their own gynecologist, but if this is something you feel you need, try talking to your Dr about it first. If you don't get the answers you want you may need to go private.
Have a look at these websites to help you choose.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/
http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/
http://www.privatehealthcareguide.com/
xxxx
2006-10-15 06:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by stiflersmom29 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask your GP for the nearest Well woman clinic. You can go here and have regular smear tests and discuss any worries or problems. Smear tests are done every 3 years unless you have had previous problems.
2006-10-15 13:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by starlet108 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Paola, come to the US, you can choose any doctor you want and they will refer you to a OB-GYN that you would prefer to go too. And, you can have a pap-smear every year too if you want. Great system we have here in the US. Good luck in UK dear.
2006-10-15 13:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by gene m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you may have to take out a Health Plan with HSA or BUPA.
We don't get personal consultants here, it's just who's there when you need one.
2006-10-15 13:23:46 · answer #4 · answered by veggiekayak 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the nhs operates a referal system via the general practitioner service. you can only get a personal consultant via private health care services. you can insist on a female gynie though
2006-10-15 15:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by minerva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN SOUTH WALES WE HAVE A CENTRAL CLINIC OR THE TRUST LOCAL HOSPITAL, WHERE CONSULTANTS IN ALL FIELDS WILL DO A PRIVATE CONSULTATION FOR A FEE BUT YOU NEED A RE FERAL FROM YOU GP.
2006-10-15 14:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by AARONLEE AND SASHA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to go Private ring bu per or try there web site good luck
2006-10-15 19:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God there all moving here open the flood gates
2006-10-15 13:34:51 · answer #8 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋