So your GP has told you that you need to see a consultant. How do you choose a consultant or specialist for your appointment. Can your GP recommend someone specifically or can you do your own online research? The experts at Ascend Health can help you to work out how you go about choosing which specialist to contact for your medical treatment.
You may ask yourself about the advantages of private healthcare. Why do you even need a private medical insurance policy in the UK? We have the NHS – surely that provides you with all the hospital treatment you can ever need? Well, maybe it would be beneficial to think about your medical treatment in more detail. 5 major advantages of private healthcare: Choice of hospital/ consultant Speedy access to diagnostic testing Treatments and appointments at a time to suit you The latest drugs and technology A private room Choosing your hospital/facility or consultant Being able to choose where you…
The importance of using a health insurance broker What is the importance of using a health insurance broker? Well, a health insurance broker can find the best suited-medical insurance for your needs and budget, and there are at least 5 advantages for you not to source this on your own. We are a human version of a cost comparison website. We have knowledge and expertise. We help you understand what a policy covers. We make sure you choose the right benefits and don’t pay for what you don’t need. What is the importance of using a health…
Your Health Insurance is designed to cover you for the treatment of acute medical conditions. Cosmetic surgery does not fall into this category because you are choosing to have surgery or a medical procedure to change your appearance. The same ruling applies with Dental Insurance. Cosmetic Dental treatment is excluded under the terms and conditions of the policies available from our panel of providers.
With some NHS GP surgeries in the Essex area having a long waiting list for appointments, seeing a private GP could mean that you get a diagnosis far quicker than waiting to see your NHS GP. There is a cost involved and although some private medical insurance policies will offer some cover for private GP visits, not all do.