Referrals.

A referral to another practitioner may be required if we feel that an element of diagnosis or treatment needs confirmation or specialist techniques. These practitioners include general medical practitioners, specialist dentists, hospital departments or consultants.

At dentist & osteopath on the hill we believe that appropriate and timely referrals are an integral part of the quality health service we wish to provide. Depending on the type of referral, more often than not we are able to arrange for an in-house referral with a visiting practitioner. If this is not suitable, we have a close working relationship with local clinics and hospitals with a wide range of specialities and can arrange for fast track referrals as required.

Every so often a patient may present to the practice with a condition or a presentation that may require immediate referral. Your general health is important, and therefore proceeds any Dental or Osteopathic treatment. In this event, we may refer you back to your General practitioner for further investigations or until we have clarification that you are well enough to undertake treatment at our practice. Also, as well as our in-house referrals, we can arrange for other private medical services. We have a network of reputable medical establishments and affiliate practices that we refer to. Other medical services may include:

• OPG x-rays
• General x-rays
• DXA scanning for osteoporosis
• Referral to medical consultants
• MRI scanning