Coronavirus and gastro-intestinal (GI) surgery: frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

• I have been referred to the service but I have not heard anything

  We have received your referral but are currently not scheduling any new patients unless clinically urgent. You will remain on our waiting list and we will be in touch with you in due course.

• I have an appointment soon and I have not heard from you

  We are attempting to contact all patients in advance of your appointment. If you haven’t heard from us and your appointment is less than three days away please contact us as detailed on the clinical genetics homepage.

• I am worried that I might have coronavirus (COVID-19)

  Please call NHS 111 for advice.

• I have symptoms that I am worried about

  If the symptoms are related to the condition for which we are seeing you and you need specific clinical advice from our team please contact us as detailed on the clinical genetics homepage.

• I (or my child) have a rare disease and am worried about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on my health

  Please see this document produced by the British Society of Genetic Medicine (PDF 722Kb) for more information.