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What To Expect From Your Hospital Appointment
Telephone, online or face-to-face
Tests and Investigations
The specialist will order all the tests you need and will communicate the results to you. If you have not heard about your results please contact their secretary at the hospital
Prescriptions
If the specialist prescribes a new drug, or changes one, they will provide the first prescription. You might need to collect it from the hospital pharmacy.
Sick or Fit Note (Med3)
If you need to be certified as unfit for work because of your medical condition, the specialist should issue a sick note for the duration of illness. Please ask if you need one.
Follow Up Appointments/Onward Referrals
If you need a follow-up appointment or an onward referral to another specialist, the hospital will provide it. Please ask the hospital secretary if it does not arrive in a timely way.
In summary, the specialists are responsible for:
- Looking after your test results
- Providing a prescription when needed
- Issuing a sick note if required
- Providing you with a follow up or onward referral appointment if necessary