Posted by paxvox on October 5, 2001, at 10:20:29
In reply to GPs Vs. Pdocs, posted by jay on October 4, 2001, at 14:24:43
Yes, I too have found that my GP was more responsive to my needs and requests, I only decided to go to the Pdoc when the Prozac pooped on me, and I thought the Pdoc would have more expertise. Although that is the Pdoc's specialty, he never sees me enough to have a FULL understanding of how my physical health might be affecting my mental health. That is why I went back to my GP for the Ambien, which he had given to me before...but my Pdoc IMMEDIATELY took me off of. I then asked my Pdoc if he would feel comfortable with assuming the medical management of my mental issues. He was a bit reluctant at first, but I believe he will do it if I persist. He has always spent whatever time I have needed with him when I have seen him for a physical illness, and even allows me to have input in treatment options. As I am seeing a separate counsellor for "discussion" purposes (as my Pdoc doesn't believe in psycho-therapy) I believe I could combine the two and replace the Pdoc.
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