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Fretting about the validity of a private diagnosis

WeaverBird

Hi,

After the helpful responses on my last post I've started down the route of self-referral to our local NHS service. But I'm also really tempted given the long wait to book a private appointment. But I can't shake the idea that I'm basically paying someone to give me the answer I want that I'm autistic. Has anyone else struggled with this? What did you decide in the end? I recognise I'm lucky to be able to choose.

Thanks

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  • I am also toying with the idea of getting a private assessment, as my traits are having a significant impact on my relationships, and I'm not sure a lengthy wait would do any of us any good. When I spoke to my doctor about getting referred a few days ago (which she was more than happy to do), I asked her about whether a private diagnosis would be recognised by the NHS and she assured me that it would. I am waiting to find out how long I am likely to wait for an NHS diagnosis, before I make the final decision, but based on what I have been told, going private is still a viable option as far as I am concerned. I hope that helps.

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  • I am also toying with the idea of getting a private assessment, as my traits are having a significant impact on my relationships, and I'm not sure a lengthy wait would do any of us any good. When I spoke to my doctor about getting referred a few days ago (which she was more than happy to do), I asked her about whether a private diagnosis would be recognised by the NHS and she assured me that it would. I am waiting to find out how long I am likely to wait for an NHS diagnosis, before I make the final decision, but based on what I have been told, going private is still a viable option as far as I am concerned. I hope that helps.

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  • in reply to Craig

    When i had initial assessment for Autism last year,i finally realised my communication and particularly relationships all had a pattern,and it clicked. CMHT would rather put it all on me and say i was a person with a bad personality and everything my fault cos i'm evil! Noone who knows me agrees with this incl gf who convinced me to do assessment as she noticed it.

    Good luck with it.