Mr Murray sees both privately insured patients and self-funding patients.
Insured patients:
For privately insured patients, if the patient is presenting with a new episode then a referral from a GP or other healthcare professional (eg physiotherapist) is usually required.
If you would like to see Mr Murray for a previously diagnosed issue, then sometimes your private healthcare insurance company, do not require a GP referral.
The patient can ask their GP to refer directly to Mr Murray at their preferred hospital that Mr Murray consults from.
Once a referral has been made, the patient can contact their health insurance company and they will be given an authorisation code, this usually covers an initial consultation, any required investigations (eg XRays, scans, blood tests) and a follow-up consultation.
The patient can book in to see Mr Murray in one of his available clinics, this can be done by contacting us.
Mr Murray will then see you to take a full history and examination of the condition, answer any questions that you may have, and advise on the options available for treatment.
If any further procedure or surgery is needed, this will be fully explained by Mr Murray, and a date and location, that suits the patient can be arranged.
For some procedures / operations, the patient will require a pre-operative assessment, this can often be performed at the same time as the patient’s initial or follow-up consultation to save the patient any unnecessary hospital visits. All of these services are usually covered by the patients healthcare insurance.
Following surgery, a detailed rehabilitation programme (if required) will be explained, and the patient will be booked in to see Mr Murray’s experienced hand therapist for any required aftercare, and back to see Mr Murray for a final follow up appointment.
Self-Pay Patients:
If you are not privately insured and would like to pay directly to see Mr Murray for a consultation, then a GP referral is not required.
An appointment can be made using the same channels as above, and a full list of Mr Murray’s fees are available in our Fees section.
NHS Patients:
It may also be possible to see Mr Murray in his NHS practice depending on the area where you live. Referrals can be made by visiting your GP and asking to be referred to Mr Murray via the NHS Choose and book service at one of the hospitals where Mr Murray offers this service.
Self-Pay Patients:
If you are not privately insured and would like to pay directly to see Mr Murray for a consultation, then a GP referral is not required.
An appointment can be made using the same channels as above, and a full list of Mr Murray’s fees are available in our Fees section.
NHS Patients:
It may also be possible to see Mr Murray in his NHS practice depending on the area where you live. Referrals can be made by visiting your GP and asking to be referred to Mr Murray via the NHS Choose and book service at one of the hospitals where Mr Murray offers this service.
For privately insured patients, the costs of initial consultation, any investigations required (eg XRays, scans, nerve studies), and follow up consultations are usually covered by your healthcare insurer (eg BUPA, AXA etc).
Mr Murray is fee-assured with all the leading healthcare private insurers, this means that providing there is no excess on your policy, all fees should be paid in full, on your behalf. However, it is worth checking your policy details prior to consultation, to ensure there are no excess fees that you may be responsible for paying.
If a surgical procedure is required, then you will be provided with a specific code for the operation, which your insurer can then authorise and agree to cover, depending upon the terms of your individual policy.
For self-funding patients Mr Murray has a set fee structure, as listed below:
Initial consultation – £250
Follow-up consultation – £200
Payments are required to be paid for prior to consultation, and a cancellation fee may apply if the appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
If an investigation or surgical procedure is required, then a price will be given to you by the hospital. These prices are set by the treating hospital, and Mr Murray can explain the costs at the time of consultation.
Mr Murray offers consultations and operates out of the following hospitals:
Frequently asked questions
How do I get referred to Mr David Murray?
The patient can book in to see Mr Murray in one of his available clinics, this can be done by contacting us.