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Can I consult a psychiatrist or a neuropsychiatrist directly without going via my primary care doctor ?

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Can I consult a psychiatrist or a neuropsychiatrist directly without going via my primary care doctor ?

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Yes, if you are under 26 years of age. However, you must have firstly chosen your primary care doctor; otherwise you will be considered to have not followed the correct treatment pathway procedure. No, if you are 26 or over. You must consult your primary care doctor in order to obtain a referral to a psychiatrist or neuropsychiatrist.