Posted by iris2 on August 20, 2004, at 13:24:48
In reply to Re: exactly what do these psyciatrists get paid fo, posted by waki on August 20, 2004, at 2:04:52
> What do p-docs do? They also continue to learn improved treatments. That’s why they call it "continuous improvement". Face it; it's a new science. Ritlan and ADHD was just introduced in the mid 70's to children. Look how much more treatment the p-docs now offer then the just 30 years ago.
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> I'm a part of a multi university research treatment program. I meet with them once to twice a week. The team is on 24 hour call.
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> Some things they try are fda, other things they try are non fda. The federal government is paying for this research. Which gives credit to the administration in washington.
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> My point is the p-docs, research scientists, therapists, nurses, med companys, federal government, and the test patients are all working together to "build a better mouse trap".
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> Believe me, this is costing me a fortune. I gave up an extremely well paid career to get well, but also take some chances to help the science along.
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> If i I truely saw p-docs there just collecting paychecks and just giving prescriptions i'd go back and make the hay I was used to.
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> I see their commitment, they really are sincere about curing mental illness. It's amazingly obvious these people all have one goal, and that goal is to improve treatment results for mental illness.
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> These type of programs show a commitment from everybody to treat mental health.
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> As research evolves, it is shared with all p-docs; in turn prescribe it to you.
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> Take this board for instance, sure everyone has the downs which is why they are here. However everytime you read about someone feeling good, that just supports the p-docs more.
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> You can be rest asured that every prescription you get has entire support teams behind the scenes collecting and processing data.
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>That all sounds great. Do you pay for this "service"? Where are you located? Or are you familiar with other programs around the country like this? I am in Pennsylvania but will travel.
I commend you on your positive attitude but I do not think that your experience is common!
I am looking for a new pdoc. I really have no choice. I keep putting it off because when he is mentally available he is brilliant, but that is not often anymore and I am know is he no longer continuing to learn new things.irene
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