Posted by Saragram on January 9, 2003, at 10:28:15
In reply to Re: New doc is not only benzophobic but stimuphobic!, posted by utopizen on January 9, 2003, at 8:39:01
> It sounds like you have an HMO. I don't, so maybe I'm wrong, but don't they require a referral from everyone? Anyway, just say you want a second opinion from a psychiatrist. For a GP to be asked that is extremely reasonable-- I mean, I'm about to mention that to my p-doc so I may see a psychophamacologist (theory is that they're less uptight over benzos).
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> Your GP isn't a psychiatrist, so asking him for a second opinion is something he'll understand, even if he doesn't agree with your ADD concerns.Thanks, Utopizen -- It's a PPO, not HMO, but I don't think any of the psychiatrists in my town are taking new patients without referrals from another doctor. The receptionist is supposed to set me up with a psychiatrist but I haven't heard back from them.
On another website (addconsults.com) I found a link to a local ADD support group and e-mailed their volunteer coordinator for a recommendation of a local psychiatrist who is ADD-adult friendly.
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