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Adult Diagnosis, NHS

Haumea

Hi,

I've recently visited my GP about an adult diagnosis for the first time.

He pretty just told me that the NHS no longer fund this ("too expensive") and wouldn't go any further.

Is this true? Is there anything I can do?

Thanks.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Why do you want a diagnosis? Do you think

    a) that you are autistic and want to know for certain

    b) that you have significant mental health or welfare issues that are not getting resolved?

    If you present to your GP, and ask for a diagnosis, and they think that it might be driven by curiosity then they may not help you. If you present to your GP in a state of distress and have mental health issues then they might take you seriously.

    Perhaps you could explain more about what prompted you to ask for a diagnosis?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Why do you want a diagnosis? Do you think

    a) that you are autistic and want to know for certain

    b) that you have significant mental health or welfare issues that are not getting resolved?

    If you present to your GP, and ask for a diagnosis, and they think that it might be driven by curiosity then they may not help you. If you present to your GP in a state of distress and have mental health issues then they might take you seriously.

    Perhaps you could explain more about what prompted you to ask for a diagnosis?

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