Some of you will know that I had an urgent referral for a cystoscopy and scan for kidney stones/blood test to check for kidney infection recently. A GP insisted that it had to be done the following week and i ended up cancelling a short break to attend. The tests were fortunately all clear and so I was surprised that the urologist also wanted me to be referred to a nephrologist because of the blood (not visible to me) in my urine. I had the impression that this appointment would be arranged quite quickly because they were concerned.
That was over a month ago and, by this week, I had had no date for the referral. I raised it with the GP and was told that there would be a wait. I eventually got the letter today and i have to wait until January 2017 to see anyone. I am wondering whether to conclude that there is unlikely to be anything serious.
Do you tend to assume that it is a precaution if there is a long wait for a referral?