What is a 'clinician'? Am I being unreasonable??

Personally I'd phone up and ask again. I'd do it nicely but I'd definitely ask. Also, if they say that they don't yet know who is in the clinic that day I'd ask when I should phone so that they do know.

If they are still slippery I'd ask what type of clinician is most likely and then decide whether I'm happy or not.

It is ridiculous to be told "a clinician"

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^I think you are being a bit fussy.
Though the person could have answered your question.^

Oh!
I don't think it's unreasonable to know what type of clinician! I would be seriously fed up if I wasn't told - especially when I asked!

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You have been told that this person deals with the sort of problem you have, so that should be reassuring. The person clearly has the ‘expertise and specialty’ you need. If I was in pain I would be pleased to get an appointment with a clinician dealing with my problem, given the difficulty in getting appointments in some areas. I hope you are pleasantly surprised and that they can help you. Pain is miserable.

I think you are being a bit fussy.
Though the person could have answered your question.

Personally, I have been happy with a physio when I needed one.
Wouldnt have wanted to have been seen by a GP, even if they are docotrs, when it was a physio that I needed.

A clinician as I understand it is a cover all name for a medical worker so it could be a doctor, a physio, a psychiatrist etc You will probably get a letter or text message confirming your appointment and that should give you a clue if not ask

Yes, you are I’m afraid. A referral to a hospital specialty doesn’t entitle you to see a doctor, the Musculoskeletal Skeletal team will have decided who can best meet your needs. You need to attend to get an assessment, and if the clinician you see feels that a different clinician needs to see you, you’ll be referred on to them, they are all part of the same team.

Take the appointment, ask the person when you see them to ‘satisfy your curiosity’. With luck they will be someone who specialises in ankle care and they will be able to give you specific and meaningful care.
You can always ask to be referred on for a second opinion if you are not happy at the time.

You are not being unreasonable. Ofcourse you need to know who you have been referred to. A clinician, I guess will have some form of medical qualification, but not necessarily a Doctor. My guess is that you will be seeing a Physiotherapist - just a guess ..