Rita nailed it on the head. The best way to avoid the payment for Consultant repport (however small) is to ask for a GP report. Almost all of them include a copy of the Consultant report. Any procedures out on their patients get reported to them. Just add the adendrum that Rita suggested. It always worked for me.

Janet

From: Sarah Witwicka <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, 16 November, 2010 18:23:11
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Consultant Charges

This is what BMA guidelines say... Not sure if it's of any use...

http://www.bma.org.uk/employmentandcontracts/fees/insurecomp.jsp?page=2

S

> Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:52:51 +0000
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> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Consultant Charges
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> In my view this is a ridiculous amount to charge. In my role I often request a GP report and in the accompanying letter I ask for copies of any specialist reports to be included. Many GPs have obliged and sent full reports and copies of consultant reports and letters. Most GPs will charge from Ł35 to around Ł150 but still a lot less than you have quoted!
> It may be worth a try!
> Rita
>
> Rita E.Ogden
> Lead Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner
> Occupational Health Service
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> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lin Franklin
> Sent: 16 November 2010 09:35
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> Hi list,
>
> Just wanting to get your views on what you think is a reasonable charge for an NHS Consultant to produce a medical report. we have requested for a report for a young lad who spent about two weeks in a Psychiatric unit for psychosis treatment. He is now under the care of the community team (where the consultant is based). The consultant has requested a charge of Ł450 plus 10% charge for secretarial input. I think this charge is too much considering the patient is already under his care. Given that we are requesting for an NHS treatment report to aid this young lad's process of getting back to work rather than for legal reason should this charge be this high?
>
> I look forward to your invaluable responses as always.
>
> Many thanks
> Lin
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