You need a referral letter from your GP (or other medical specialist) in order to see most specialists.

You do not need a referral to see a

• psychiatrist,
• gynecologist,
• dermatologist,
• sexual health specialist,
• pulmonologist (in cases of suspected tuberculosis),
• ophthalmologist,
• dentist,
• trauma specialist (within the first 24 hours of the trauma occurring) or surgeon.

If you are covered by health insurance, but do not have a referral letter or you are looking to obtain health care services without having to wait, you can schedule an appointment with extra charge.