Posted by JohnB on November 4, 2000, at 12:56:16
In reply to Re: Pdocs » Lisa Simpson, posted by JahL on November 2, 2000, at 12:34:02
> Over here in the UK you do have to obtain a referral from your GP, who will generally direct you to a psychiatrist/psychologist based at your nearest psychiatic unit.
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> Unhappy with the pdocs I was being refered to (unfortunately your choice, if one exists, of who you might be refered to is restricted by who yr GP knows), I recently tried to track down the name of a pdoc who specialised in TRD. I was told in no uncertain terms by a number of (supposedly help) organisations that all referrals must come through yr doctor and that I had no place seeking such information (!?!)-Yikes! I'm sorry to read this. To be directed to "your nearest psychiatric unit". Is this what happens when the government runs the health care system? There are many here in the USA who wish for gov health care, but they should read this.
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