GP Referrals Online

A GP referral is a formal letter written by your General Practitioner (GP) that helps connect you to specialist care or tests. When you visit your GP with a health concern that needs further investigation or treatment, they will assess your symptoms, review your medical history, and if needed, refer you to a specialist or require further tests/scans. With Hola, you can get a referral letter from a local GP in Scotland without leaving your home, if approved. Examples of referrals could include:

• Scans or tests for a diagnosis of a condition or health issue
• Wellbeing services, like diabetes management
• Specialist care for expert advice and next steps

Yes, with Hola, you can get a referral letter without seeing a doctor physically or face-to-face in clinics. All referral letters must be signed and certified by a local GP, but you do not always need to see a GP in person to get one. With Hola Health, get an approved referral from GMC-registered Doctors after a video consultation and if clinically appropriate. All you need is – 

• A smart phone, laptop or home computer with video and mic access
• A stable internet connection
• A phone ID to present on call.

A GP referral letter is a medical letter a general practitioner (GP) gives you to see a medical specialist. With Hola Health, you can speak to an NHS-trained GP online and receive a referral letter, if appropriate, without needing to visit a clinic in person.

In Scotland, most specialists, whether you’re going through the NHS or seeking private care, require a referral letter from a GP before they can see you. This referral acts as a clinical handover, ensuring that the specialist receives essential background on your health, including your symptoms, medical history, test results, and any treatments already tried.

GP referrals help streamline your care, making sure you’re directed to the right type of specialist at the right time. This not only saves time but also ensures that the specialist is well-informed and can offer the most accurate diagnosis and treatment.

GP referrals act as a gatekeeper to specialist care. Here’s why they’re important:

• Clinical necessity: GPs evaluate your symptoms and determine if seeing a specialist is appropriate.
• Efficient care: Referral letters give specialists vital background information, helping avoid duplicated tests and ensuring faster treatment.

With Hola Health, you can get a referral letter from a licensed GP online, without waiting weeks for an in-person appointment.

To get a referral to a specialist, you’ll first need to speak with a General Practitioner (GP). If you’re experiencing health concerns, your GP is your first point of contact. During the consultation, the GP will assess your symptoms, review your medical history, and consider any recent test results. They’ll also evaluate the urgency of your condition. If the GP determines that specialist input is necessary, they’ll issue a referral letter.

In emergencies, please go straight to the emergency department or call 999. The doctors in the emergency department can treat urgent conditions without the need for a GP referral letter.