Posted by sid on January 13, 2002, at 10:26:44
In reply to Psychiatry -in its present form-SHOULD BE OUTLAWED » OldSchool, posted by manowar on January 13, 2002, at 1:18:27
I'm seeing a doc (in contrast to a pdoc because my father was treated by pdocs and it was a traumatizing thing to witness) for dysthymia and anxiety, and I had to have blood and urine tests done before starting on any medication, to rule out other possible causes, such as thyroid, liver or kidney problems. I'm surprised presumably specialized clinics (and their pdocs) don't do the same. It seems to go without saying that this must be done first.
> This is what I think:
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> When you visit a clinic for the first time, they should be required to do blood work. Also, there should be a requirement that every pdoc have certified imaging technology at his disposal-- either at his clinic or at a hospital near by.
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