As a rule of thumb, I never visit a specialist unless I have been referred by a General Practitioner/Family Doctor. I feel the GP is in the best position to determine whether I need to be seen by a specialist and to identify the kind of specialist most suited to treating the ailment. That said, I think one is required to present a referral letter in order to book an appointment for the free clinics at Hamad. You might want to read this article:
As a rule of thumb, I never visit a specialist unless I have been referred by a General Practitioner/Family Doctor. I feel the GP is in the best position to determine whether I need to be seen by a specialist and to identify the kind of specialist most suited to treating the ailment. That said, I think one is required to present a referral letter in order to book an appointment for the free clinics at Hamad. You might want to read this article:
"How to choose a Medical Specialist."
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