[ZX5chica]

Hey guys,
This is a bit off the beaten path here, but I was just wondering what rights we (ie: patients) have to demand services or second opinions with other doctors.

Basically, I have a GP who has been getting more and more lazy lately, and who keeps neglecting to remember my family history and my personal medical history. I got some test results back that would normally raise suspicion in anybody, but because of my history, it's something that we should act on.
She is refusing to take action by helping me get in to see a specialist. Not only that, but now she's leaving on vacation for two weeks, and this problem will be pushed to the backburner while she is gone, which could turn out to be a major mistake.

So the question is: What sort of rights do I have, as a patient, to demand to see a specialist in the field to confirm the diagnosis? Do I just have to b*tch until they listen to me, or is there any way of getting in to see somebody as soon as possible?

Thanks
Christine