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Originally Posted by biker1
The whole thing about needing a referral is a bit of a mystery to me. The only provider I directly make appointments with is my PCP (annual visits to the dermatologist notwithstanding). If I have an issue, I talk it over with her and she provides the referral to a specialist. I look upon her as the conductor of my health care. Now, there can be issues of which provider is referred. I have Medicare with a Supplemental Plan so she can refer me to anyone who accepts Medicare but I am not trying to schedule visits to anyone without talking to her first.
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I agree 100% with this comment. In fact I would not know what specialist to go to without my primary's recommendation. I have total confidence in my primary. If you don't trust your primary it is time to find a new one.