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TBF

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4. Absolutely not -

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 04:35 PM

Nov 2013

That is just yet another co-pay and hours spent waiting (they are never on time).

I do have a primary to monitor my hypertension and she is aware of the specialists I see. But do I think she knows as much about arthritis and current treatments as my rheumatogist? No way.

We pay quite a bit for our "no referral" policy and it is worth it in my mind.

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Could re-installing the "gatekeeper" referral save on health care costs in the U.S.? [View all] CTyankee Nov 2013 OP

I agree and have a PCP to whom I almost always go first. pangaia Nov 2013 #1

Not really JustAnotherGen Nov 2013 #2

OB/GYN is an exception, tho. Women can go directly to them, bypassing the PCP. CTyankee Nov 2013 #5

See JustAnotherGen Nov 2013 #9

I am sorry to hear of your health situation! It must be very hard and frustrating to deal with CTyankee Nov 2013 #11

I have a "gatekeeper" plan frazzled Nov 2013 #3

Absolutely not - TBF Nov 2013 #4

well, my arthritis is mild and physical therapy was wonderful for it! Plus, I do my exercises CTyankee Nov 2013 #7

You need a good PCP for this to work. winter is coming Nov 2013 #6

I agree. My PCP is one of the really good ones. CTyankee Nov 2013 #8

My understanding is that under the Canadian system a referral is required to see a specialist. Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #10