What is a "referral"? I have to go to my doctor to get one for a Dermatologist.?!
Question: What is a "referral".? I have to go to my doctor to get one for a Dermatologist..?
I am going to a Dermatologist, but my mom said we have to go to this doctor to get a referral. What exactly will happen.?
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When you see your primary physician, he will ask about your condition and then he will "refer" you to another doctor. basically, he will determine who the best doctor for you to see is and he will contact that doctor and let him or her know about your situation. Then you and your mom will have to make an appointment to see that doc. Basically, it's a way for you to get the best healthcare...by a doctor who may specialize in the particular health care you need.Health Question & Answer
Some insurances require a referral from your Family Physician before going to a specialist. So first you see your Family Dr and pay money, then they tell you they can't help you so they refer you to someone who can and then you pay them money. It's another way to get more money out of people. But if your insurance company requires a referral and you don't get one, either the specialist will not see you or bill you for the entire office visit.Health Question & Answer
This basically means that your doctor will give you/your dermatologist a recommendation. This is basically because dermatologists can be very expensive and very busy. A referral is requested by your doctor so the dermatologist has a source saying that you really need to see them.Health Question & Answer
Acne forms when sebum (skin oil) and bacteria become trapped in follicles in the skin. Blemishes appear when these oils prevent the skin from naturally shedding which may be in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples or cysts. Severe cases of acne will often leave indentations or scars on the skin.
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You have to go to your pcp and get an ok to go or an authorization (which is the tech name). Your doctor's office has to call your insurance company to get an authorization number for you to go so they will pay your dermatologist.Health Question & Answer
REFERRAL= MEANS THAT YOUR DOCTOR WILL SEND YOU TO AN SPECIALIST. SOMETIMES DOCTORS ARE SPECIALIZED IN CERTAIN FIELDS THAT OTHERS DON'T. FOR EXAMPLE A DERMATOLOGIST IS SPECIALIZED IN SKIN PROBLEMS ONLY.DON'T WORRY. TRUST YOUR MOM, WE WILL BE JUST FINE!Health Question & Answer
The doctor will tell you about a dermatologist, and tell that dermatologist you're comingHealth Question & Answer
A doctor will recommend another that is more speacialized in a field then what he is and he refers you to them.Health Question & Answer
The process by which the provider directs a patient to seek and obtain Covered Services from other health care
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