Posted by kazoo on June 6, 2000, at 16:13:00
In reply to Re: Anybody been fired by their pdoc? (2), posted by Snowie on June 6, 2000, at 11:59:17
> > How are you sure that he's not doing this to your sister, but she's too distressed to recognize, much less understand, the import of his actions?
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> Kazoo, I don't know that since he has never discussed her with me, except to say that her problems are worse than mine.
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> > How effective a physician can this person be if he willy-nilly discharges you simply because he cannot "control" you?
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> He's a "mature" man, probably in his early 60s. (According to his internet bio, he graduated in 1958.) He couldn't "control" me like he has my sister (who is afraid of him), but I always listened when he gave me good advice, which unfortunately wasn't that often.
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> > Remember: he can do more damage than good. I'd get her away from this guy ASAP.
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> It's not my decision. If my mother can find another pdoc for my sis, I expect she will. I'll respect whatever decision they make; however, if they decide to keep him, I won't want to hear anything more about him.
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> > Also, I thought it wasn't an accepted practice for psychiatrists to treat members of the same family? I don't know of any who do this.
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> You're probably right, but my sister lives in a different city with my mother. I live alone in Tampa (we're both single). Also, our problems are totally different, hers being much more severe than mine. Doesn't mean my problems aren't important to me, but then again, I've never been Baker Acted nor tried to kill myself. And I certainly wouldn't go over the edge because of this ... I wouldn't give my ex-pdoc the satisfaction.
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> Snowie
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Snowie, my dear,>>"He's a "mature" man, ..."
(For the lack of a better word, I suppose.)
A "mature" man doesn't intimidate people simply because they know more than he does.
A "mature" man make people fear him.
A "mature" man isn't a control freak.
A "mature" man doesn't dole out good advice selectively.And this guy is a "doctor"?
I'm sorry, Snowie, but I disagree with you whole-heartedly about having Sis still
see him.>>" ... if they decide to keep him, I won't want to hear anything more about him."
And, by all means, stay on top of the situation and monitor what's going on.
I wouldn't throw caution to the wind in this situation!kazoo
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