Can only a paediatrician refer us?!

[Abigail]

double post sorry.

[LisaBear]

I have always had referral from gp.

I go to a private allergist tho. But your gp can do it for both private and a program at your childrens hospital. Tho the hospital may/ may not take longer.

Once my ds1 had his first test I get a letter every 12 months for repeat testing (to remind me) they automatically rebook. Most allergists should if they require further tests.

I'd see another gp??

[Olive]

i should have said im also going private.
what state are you in?
cant you just ring back where you went last time and ask them what the procedure is for retesting? you might not need a referal

[Janie71]

I got a referal from our GP, but that was probably about 10 months ago now.

It sounds very strange having to go to a Paed for a referal???

Janie xxx

[Abigail]

Thanks for the replies, I might try calling them directly tomorrow and failing that seek a second opinion.

[Abigail]

Well I rang the allergy clinic direct this morning and no i definately do not have to have a referal from a pead. A GP referal will surfice and then its only so we can get the medicare rebate. Im not very happy at all with our GP's response to this matter and now am deciding if I go back with what I know and try to get the referal from her again, or seek a second opinion on the entire matter.