How do I find a private medical consultant in the UK?

How do I find a private medical consultant in the UK?

How to choose a consultant

1. Check their qualifications and experience.
2. Checking expert and patient reviews.
3. Safety records.
4. Contact the relevant professional association.
5. Check their reputation.
6. Ask your consultant/specialist.
7. Ask your private medical insurance company.
8. CMA compliance.

How do I find a consultant NHS?

Find and compare services and consultants via www.nhs.uk/patientchoice using the ‘services near you’ tool. Once you have decided, you can book your appointment while you’re at your surgery, or by following the instructions on your Appointment Request letter to book online or over the phone.

How do I find the best medical consultant?

There are many ways to find out about local consultants, including:

1. Talk to friends and relatives who have had treatment.
2. Research the consultant online either at their own website or their hospital website.
3. Google the consultant to see if there are any positive or negative news reports about them.

Is AMC accepted in UK?

Many of you have undoubtedly heard the news put out by the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK that they will be accepting USMLE, MCCQE, and AMC pass results for the consideration of full registration. This would then allow these individuals to work in the UK as doctors.

Can I see a consultant privately then have treatment on NHS?

No, it’s possible to seek private treatment from a consultant or specialist without being referred by your GP. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) believes that, in most cases, it’s best practice for patients to be referred for specialist treatment by their GP.

How much does it cost to see a private consultant UK?

A typical consultant appointment will cost between £100 and £250, depending on where you live and the nature of the consultation. For example: A consultation for carpel tunnel syndrome with Spire Healthcare costs £200 at their Thames Valley hospital, yet only £180 at their Wirral hospital in the North West.

Can private doctors access NHS records?

Note: Although obliged to share patient information with your NHS GP (with your consent) currently independent doctors do not have access to care and treatment records you receive elsewhere (NHS or private).

Is UK medical degree valid in USA?

Although a UK medical degree is widely recognized, in order to practice as a doctor in the US, an individual must have passed the USMLE exams (United States Medical Licensing Exams) and become ECFMG certified before they can commence employment. Receive letters of recommendation, preferably from US Doctors.

Can US Md practice in UK?

Full registration enables doctors to work in any form of professional medical practice in the UK, provided they hold a licence to practise. A doctor will need to provide documentary evidence to support their application. Only original documents can be accepted.

What is the NHS 2 week rule?

What is a ‘Two Week Wait’ referral? A ‘Two Week Wait’ referral is a request from your General Practitioner (GP) to ask the hospital for an urgent appointment for you, because you have symptoms that might indicate that you have cancer.

Can a private GP see my medical records?

Note: Although obliged to share patient information with your NHS GP (with your consent) currently independent doctors do not have access to care and treatment records you receive elsewhere (NHS or private). GP medical records will be kept in line with the law and national guidance.

Can a private GP access my medical records?

Your private GP does not have any access to your NHS notes: if you are able to remember and give a clear account of your medical history to date that is rarely a problem but if your history is complex then your private GP may ask you to obtain a copy of your NHS records, at your won expense.

Do you have to be a doctor to become a consultant in the NHS?

Doctors must be included in this to hold consultant posts in the NHS. To contact the GMC, telephone 0161 923 6602. You may also like to visit the GMC website, you can also search the Medical Register online. The GMC is also responsible for dealing with disciplinary matters concerning surgeons.

Who are only medics and what do they do?

Only Medics is a specialist international medical recruitment company that focuses exclusively on the recruitment of pharmaceutical physicians for pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) and Regulatory Authorities.

Do you have to be a consultant to be on the Specialist Register?

Because entry onto the Specialist Register is a requirement for appointment (rather than employment) as a consultant in the NHS, some established NHS consultants are not entered onto the Specialist Register – simply because they were appointed before 1 January 1997, when this requirement came into effect.

Where can I find list of doctors qualifications?

The General Medical Council (GMC) holds the central registers of doctors’ qualifications. The medical register shows who is properly qualified to practise medicine.