Posted by PattyG on March 3, 2000, at 10:19:57
In reply to Re: Honesty with Docs, posted by ChrisK on March 3, 2000, at 6:22:49
It's interesting to read of the different experiences and viewpoints regarding this topic. I suppose, for the most part, a lot depends on your doctor and his views on things, as well. I'm now curious to know if the "truth of the matter" becomes a part of your permanent records! Those very records could be turned over to an insurance company for coverage consideration, no? Considering the companies that exclude folks or create waivers at the drop of a hat, I guess I'd be concerned about what could be in the doctor's records, you know? And, anymore, I'm not sure what the policy is. Used to be, one could enjoy a doctor/patient privilege, but not sure that really exists anymore. It just gets to be a huge dilemma. I'm not sure we're ready to try and order drugs on our own.........aside from, perhaps, something like Ritalin, Adderall, etc. THose seem to be trial and error situations and efficacy can be determined rather quickly, it seems. My main concern right now is truly with the insurance coverage issue. Just blows my mind how they can just ignore someone's health needs and then expect them to not have resultant problems. Has anyone ever had luck appealing such decisions? Heck, we're only talking about 2 visits a year to the psydoc and, currently, an antidepressant. I wonder if they would even consider covering just *that* much with a waiver for therapy, etc. Sound possible? Geesh.............it just gets overwhelming sometimes, doesn't it?
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