PRIVATE PROVIDER REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATIONS UNDER THE NHS

INTRODUCTION

This protocol outlines Beauchamp House Surgery’s approach to requests received for investigations under the NHS where the requests come from private providers.

PROCESS

Beauchamp House Surgery follow the British Medical Association’s guidance surrounding this which clearly states that, whilst a practice may be asked to do certain investigations or to prescribe specific medication for the patient, complying with such requests regardless of the GP’s management and treatment of the patient, is outside the scope of NHS Primary medical services.

Requests of this nature are responded to using the template BMA letter.

ADHD for privately diagnosed patients (Children or Adults)

There is no shared care agreement between the NHS and private healthcare providers. ADHD medications are also very specialist and outside the competency of General Practitioners. As a result, we are unable to issue medication for privately diagnosed ADHD patients. We can refer you for a diagnosis under the NHS or refer you for an NHS review of any specialist ADHD medication you have been initiated on by your private provider.

Privately Diagnosed Gender Dysphoria (Children or Adults)

There is no shared care agreement between the NHS and private healthcare providers.  Gender Dysphoria medications are specialised medications and outside the competency of General Practitioners.  As a result, we are unable to issue medication for privately diagnosed Gender Dysphoria patients.  We can refer you for a diagnosis under the NHS or refer you for an NHS review of any specialist medication that has been initiated by your private provider.

Appendices:

Please read in conjunction with the BMA guidance

Please use BMA guidance template letter when responding to requests