This is very true. Individuals that are immunocomprised need to be very diligent. When I received my cannabis license I did that by e-visit via FaceTime.

I only attend medically necessary appointments. I’m living in Oklahoma and part of the healthcare system here requires referrals to receive treatment by any type of specialists regardless of the insurance the individuals have.

Primary care providers are the middle person’s to individuals with chronic illnesses, rare diseases, autoimmune diseases and disabilities getting to their necessary specialists. All referrals have expiration dates and most be renewed by a primary care provider.

Yes, I absolutely attended my appointment with my primary care provider for the purpose that I needed all my referrals to my specialists renewed. I see a rheumatologist, immunologist, nutritionists, dermatologists, endocrinologist and a gynecologists.

Each specialist office has to receive an individual referral request.
Also certain treatment plans I have and medications I take. My primary care provider will not refill, advise or monitor. Each specialists works with me and conducts lab tests to assist with creating an individual treatment plan for me.

When I lived in Tennessee for years referrals were not required however this varies from state to state etc.

The medical services I receive have multiple specialists within the agency. I do like the processes they have in place. Medical mask 😷 are given out to everyone to wear. Each person must have their temperature taken before each appointment and prior to going upstairs. The individuals temperature is written down and must be given to the nurse or medical assistant.

Prior to each of my appointments an e-mail will be receive to screen for Covid19 symptoms. These same questions are asked at each appointment as well.

Take care and be safe.