Seeing a nurse prior to seeing a main consultant is very common. I had to do the same about something You have to remember that the consultants are VERY busy people and you will only see them when absolutely necessary. Lesser mortals will do all the leg work involved with each patient first and this is just the case here.
Try not to worry, although it is hard! Everything will be fine!
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