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Can I go private to speed up scans?

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Whensday · 17/01/2018 10:45

Can anyone advise whether a person who has received dodgy blood results can see a private consultant for scans quickly instead of waiting to be called by nhs which could be weeks? It's a family member. They have had a call to say a couple of results are off and they must wait for hospital to contact them to see a consultant. Family member is obviously beside themself. I'm annoyed as doctor said "it's probably not a tumour but if it is they'll fine it". This comment has frightened the person greatly.

I have the means to pay for this. Can I somehow book them in for scans and a consultation elsewhere more quickly? How does it work?

Any advice please. Thank you.

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JaneyEJones · 17/01/2018 11:44

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Whensday · 17/01/2018 14:44

Thank you for the reassurance. I am going to suggest they ask for a copy of the blood results and have a quick Dr Google myself then book an appointment elsewhere for peace of mind.

Many thanks.

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goose1964 · 17/01/2018 21:12

Don't Dr Google as it always comes up with worse case scenarios, If there issue any chance it is cancer it would be acted on in days.

Draylon · 18/01/2018 17:23

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