Posted by stjames on January 6, 2004, at 20:22:06
In reply to Re: Warning - Family Physician » stjames, posted by gardenergirl on January 6, 2004, at 19:42:30
> I absolutely agree, there are MANY MANY people with mental illness who do not receive adequate treatment, for a variety of reasons.
Lack of insurance or restrictive HMO policy
means many do not see a pdoc. Clearly, most who
do not have ins. cannot afford to see multiple
docs. I've taken psyco meds most of my life (40's)
and for myself it is clear who gives the best treatment.I would be happy if the primary would just refer out for Dx and starting meds, then hand the med management back to the primary. This could solve the 2 common problems, incorrect dose & Dx. A Primary does not have the time or training to
Dx mental illness, that is a whole 2 years in residency training.
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