The appropriate follow-up after a private appointment depends on the clinical assessment, your result, the service provided and any urgent or specialist pathway that may be needed. Before you leave, make sure you understand the next step and who to contact with questions.
Private outpatient care may lead to reassurance, monitoring, a prescription, a further test, a specialist referral, a letter to your GP or an urgent route. Not every appointment results in treatment, and not every abnormal result requires the same pathway.
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View full profileYour follow-up checklist
Before leaving your appointment or receiving a report, check that you understand the following.
- What the assessment or result means in broad terms.
- Whether you need a prescription, repeat test, scan, referral or review appointment.
- Who is responsible for the next action and when it should happen.
- Which symptoms should prompt earlier contact or urgent help.
- Whether you need information shared with your NHS GP, insurer or another clinician.
Prescriptions and medication questions
Prescription suitability depends on the consultation and relevant clinical information. Ask the prescriber how to take the medicine, what side effects or interactions matter, how long it is intended for, and when it should be reviewed. Do not use this page as a substitute for individual prescribing advice.
Referrals and shared care
A referral may be used to seek a specialist opinion, arrange further diagnostics or coordinate care. The clinic can explain what information is included, whether you can self-refer, and what may be required by an insurer or receiving service.
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