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That is the same basic process as back in the US. However, for us, there is more to it than meets the eye. The UK has had one of the world's best universal healthcare systems; it aims to provide healthcare to all legal residents of the UK regardless of their ability to pay.
As US citizens, we do not qualify to use the system except in the case of an emergency. So, for all non-emergency needs, we must use a private doctor. Lucky for us, our US medical insurance policy covers us while overseas. So, Mike booked an appointment with a doctor, called our insurance company for pre-authorization, went to his appointment the very next day, was examined, and received a prescription. That's right, he only waited one day; don't think that has ever happened back in the US. Better yet, since the doctor he went to is on our insurance provider's list, he did not have to pay; they will bill our insurance directly. How nice.