This mother is likely to be registered with a GP (General 
Practitioner, or family doctor) and a health visitor.

If she has a GP and the GP won't treat, she can ask to see another 
doctor in the same practice and discuss it with him/her.

She can also ask her health visitor to discuss it with her GP - her 
HV may not be able to prescribe, but she can advocate for and with 
the mother.

We don't have MDs in the UK :) Well, we do, but MD is not the same as 
MD in the US.

However,  ductal infection may not be accepted as a diagnosis, and 
even less likely as a solely self-diagnosis....but she can at least 
raise it with her HCPs.

Hope she gets support with her problem.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK



>Hello,
>
>I have a mom with a ductal infection who is having trouble getting 
>treated.  Do you have any suggestions for a provider who can treat 
>her in or around Harrogate, England.  Please e-mail me directly at: 
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>
>Christine Betzold NP IBCLC

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