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Fertility Glossary

Referral

A written request from one clinician asking another to assess or treat you.

Public hospitals usually work through referral from a general practitioner or a hospital clinic. Many private assisted-conception units accept self-referral but will still want previous results. Taking existing scan reports and test results with you avoids repeat charges.

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