Before Your Appointment
Getting ready for a dermatology or consultation-only appointment at Waterfront Private Hospital.
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Before Your Appointment
Getting ready for a dermatology or consultation-only appointment at Waterfront Private Hospital.
Your letters, summaries and quotations
After your appointment we send your clinic letter or consultation summary, and any quotation, to you by secure email. Every patient receives them this way, so there is nothing you need to do. You can also read them at any time by registering for our patient portal.
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- Bring a list of your medicines and any allergies
- Bring any letters or results from your GP or other specialists that relate to the appointment
- Write down what you would like to ask, and anything that has changed
- Arrive a few minutes before your appointment time
What to Expect
- An appointment with a consultant on the GMC Specialist Register
- Time to talk through your concerns and ask questions
- A letter afterwards setting out what was discussed, sent to you by secure email
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to prepare anything?
No special preparation is needed. Eat, drink and take your usual medicines as normal, and bring a list of them with any relevant letters.
Do I need a GP referral?
No, a GP referral is not required.
Next Steps
- Gather your medicines list, allergies and any relevant letters
- Note your questions
- Your letter will come by secure email; register for the patient portal too if you would like a second place to read it
Continue to the next stage:
Your Appointment