In Response to Patient Needs, KCH Specialty Clinics Accept Self-Referrals
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2020) – Patients can now make appointments directly with the UK Kentucky Children's Hospital pediatric specialty clinics without physician referral. Previously, patients could only obtain an appointment through their primary care provider. This applies to all pediatric specialty clinics, as well as pediatric endocrinology and pediatric neurology.
Some parents and caretakers are finding it difficult to make an appointment with their child’s primary care provider to obtain a referral during the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, or they prefer to limit exposure by having fewer clinic visits. Physicians and staff in the specialty clinics recognize the importance of working with the patient’s primary care provider and will ensure communication regarding care and treatment.
“UK HealthCare is adapting to these unprecedented times,”said Dr. Scottie B. Day, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. “We have over 30 subspecialty programs, some of which are the only ones in the Commonwealth. We want to help patients to get the specialized care they need while supporting our primary care providers.”
For appointments, call 859-323-6211.
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