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How can a visitor see a GP for a health problem?

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Jayia
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How can a visitor see a GP for a health problem?

Post by Jayia » Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:46 pm

Dear all, may I ask this question?

I've already settled in England, so I get access to NHS. However, my father only sometimes visits me as a visitor from abroad.

Suppose he gets a minor problem like a cold or a headache, is there any way for him to see a GP? I'm willing to pay the fee, but my local GP told me that they don't see foreign visitors. Is it the same everywhere?

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Post by geriatrix » Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:05 pm

You will have to find a (NHS) GP who is ready to see a fee paying private patient (e.g. - a visitor). Not everyone does it, but there are some who do.

Alternatively, search for private GP practices / clinics in / near to your location of residence.
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Post by Jayia » Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:36 pm

Thanks a lot for your kind clarification.

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