Psycho-Babble Administration Thread 663170

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Is It Possible to Have a Tests Message Board?

Posted by Lonely on July 1, 2006, at 0:27:57

Or, perhaps a "Medical Tests" message board. Of course, there are psychiatric/psychological/neuropsychological tests too that could probably be lumped together under a "Tests" board.

I've had med tests that didn't go so well, some that were no big deal despite apprehension, and my hubby has had several too ranging from neuropsych to medical. Sometimes the tests are helpful and sometimes they're not. Sometimes I'm just annoyed that it was done or wonder about the meaning/significance of it. Of course I've read about them quite a bit over the internet but in some cases ran into message boards where I perceived responses as nasty put-downs. I guess I'm looking for a safer place to bring up those issues.

I know this is a mesage board slanted more towards mental/behavioral health issues but the trend seems to be, in the more advanced circles, to recognize that many mental/behavioral symptoms have biological roots. I recognize too that Psychobabble has a Health message board where I have posted and have read others' responses but "Test" or "Testing" is a bit more specific. Also, I've taken free tests on the internet and sometimes wonder about them and what others have experienced.

Just a thought ....

 

Re: a Tests Message Board

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 4, 2006, at 5:14:30

In reply to Is It Possible to Have a Tests Message Board?, posted by Lonely on July 1, 2006, at 0:27:57

> Or, perhaps a "Medical Tests" message board. Of course, there are psychiatric/psychological/neuropsychological tests too that could probably be lumped together under a "Tests" board.
>
> I've read about them quite a bit over the internet but in some cases ran into message boards where I perceived responses as nasty put-downs. I guess I'm looking for a safer place to bring up those issues.

I think tests are a great topic. Do you think the main board and Psychology are safe places here to bring up medical and psychological tests? Then if there's a lot of discussion, we could consider a separate specialized board...

Bob

 

What about the health board? (nm)

Posted by gardenergirl on July 4, 2006, at 14:42:29

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 4, 2006, at 5:14:30

 

Re: sure, for medical issues... (nm)

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 4, 2006, at 16:06:49

In reply to What about the health board? (nm), posted by gardenergirl on July 4, 2006, at 14:42:29

 

Re: a Tests Message Board » Dr. Bob

Posted by Lonely on July 10, 2006, at 23:16:46

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board, posted by Dr. Bob on July 4, 2006, at 5:14:30

Well, of course the main board or the medical board are as "safe" (emotionally, I meant) as any of the boards on this site. What I was thinking is that medical testing is something about which many people have apprehension or want clarification or want to know what other people have experienced. So, I saw it as a little bit separate issue as, say, medicines, or descriptions of conditions. Of course, having a certain condition often necessitates tests or medicines, but tests in and of themselves are a bit scarey.

Certainly they can be talked about on the other boards (sorry - I'm repeating myself) - I guess I was just thinking in terms of a specific area for what I considered to be a somewaht more specific topic.

Just curious ... how many people DO talked about TESTS on the main or biological message boards? Thanks!


> > Or, perhaps a "Medical Tests" message board. Of course, there are psychiatric/psychological/neuropsychological tests too that could probably be lumped together under a "Tests" board.
> >
> > I've read about them quite a bit over the internet but in some cases ran into message boards where I perceived responses as nasty put-downs. I guess I'm looking for a safer place to bring up those issues.
>
> I think tests are a great topic. Do you think the main board and Psychology are safe places here to bring up medical and psychological tests? Then if there's a lot of discussion, we could consider a separate specialized board...
>
> Bob

 

Re: Tests Board - Criteria Descrip of Other Bd

Posted by Lonely on July 10, 2006, at 23:28:04

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board » Dr. Bob, posted by Lonely on July 10, 2006, at 23:16:46

Just looked again and guess I see what I had always found perhaps confusing ... Psycho-Babble and below it, it says "biological treatments" and upon reviewing the messages it seems to be primarily meds. I guess the phrase "biological treatments" seems a little labish to me and less indicative that conversation is primarily meds. Would it be better described as a "Medicines" or "Medical Treatments" board?

The other one - Health - well, what is the difference exactly between Health and Biological Treatments? They both cover meds a lot w/Biological Treatments seeming to include a few more medical conditions/complaints.

Guess this is what I was getting at in part - what are the factors that distinguish between these two boards? Perhaps "Health" covers both but then one could also consider "Mental" health as well as "physical" health. But, then, again, the brain is part of the body too sooooo. Guess I opened up a can of worms here - have myself in a corner of questions!

 

Re: a Tests Message Board » Lonely

Posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 7:29:20

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board » Dr. Bob, posted by Lonely on July 10, 2006, at 23:16:46

If I remember correctly, people have talked about biological or neurological tests for mental health issues on the main Babble board, nonmental health related tests on Health, and psychological testing (MMPI, rorschach) on Psychology.

At least I know I have. :)

 

Re: new Message Boards

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2006, at 17:12:31

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board » Dr. Bob, posted by Lonely on July 10, 2006, at 23:16:46

> I guess I was just thinking in terms of a specific area for what I considered to be a somewaht more specific topic.

I agree, tests would be a good, specific topic, but before starting a new board, I'd want there to be a lot of interest. So post on the boards we already have and let's see how much discussion that generates?

Dinah was exactly right regarding the different current boards.

I guess a more general issue would be how to standardize the addition of new boards. Would anyone like to propose some criteria?

Bob

 

Re: a Tests Message Board » Dinah

Posted by Lonely on July 12, 2006, at 17:47:44

In reply to Re: a Tests Message Board » Lonely, posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 7:29:20

Yes, I know I have at some point(s) in time entered some questions about tesing including neuropsych testing - I just don't remember where!!! <grin>

The word "biological" sounds a bit like a clinical or lab term or biological warfare (I know - that's probably a "me" thing per the latter). My aesthetic senses would prefer something more consumer friendly or patient friendly or whatever. Maybe "medical"? When I talk to a doctor or a nurse or a lab or clinic they never talk about "biological" testing - it's either "procedure" or "test" or "office visit." I guess that's also part of what slightly confuses me.

Semantics!

> If I remember correctly, people have talked about biological or neurological tests for mental health issues on the main Babble board, nonmental health related tests on Health, and psychological testing (MMPI, rorschach) on Psychology.
>
> At least I know I have. :)

 

Re: new Message Boards - like icons more descrip » Dr. Bob

Posted by Lonely on July 12, 2006, at 17:53:53

In reply to Re: new Message Boards, posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2006, at 17:12:31

Ok, here I am again! ;-)

Well, as long as I have a chance at "Christmas Shopping" what I want (ok, just a suggestion) ... in the best of all worlds I would like an icon with the board name in text and maybe a 2 sentence description to go along with it. I'd like that for all the message boards. I'm kind've a visual person!


> > I guess I was just thinking in terms of a specific area for what
I considered to be a somewaht more specific topic.
>
> I agree, tests would be a good, specific topic, but before starting a new board, I'd want there to be a lot of interest. So post on the boards we already have and let's see how much discussion that generates?
>
> Dinah was exactly right regarding the different current boards.
>
> I guess a more general issue would be how to standardize the addition of new boards. Would anyone like to propose some criteria?
>
> Bob

 

Re: icons more descrip

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2006, at 18:55:08

In reply to Re: new Message Boards - like icons more descrip » Dr. Bob, posted by Lonely on July 12, 2006, at 17:53:53

> The word "biological" sounds a bit like a clinical or lab term or biological warfare

It comes from "biopsychosocial". But I see what you're saying, and I could revise the introduction to that board...

> in the best of all worlds I would like an icon with the board name in text and maybe a 2 sentence description to go along with it. I'd like that for all the message boards.

An icon for each board and also each board's name? Where? This may not be what you mean, but FYI, there's a list of boards at:

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/list.html

Bob

 

Re: icons more descrip » Dr. Bob

Posted by Lonely on July 12, 2006, at 20:47:24

In reply to Re: icons more descrip, posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2006, at 18:55:08

Oh, yes, thank you, that is exactly what I saw and my reason for suggesting icons and somewhat lengthier descriptions. For some reason, I find the list hard to read and even harder to interpret. It's fairly lengthy and hard to scan visually. Of course I can do it, but in "browsing" mode (mentally) I want to find things quickly. On the internet now days everything is so icon driven that I thought it might be nice to have icons scattered across the page with the word below or through it. Or, perhaps on the side of each message board group you could have a brief description of what that board contains - i.e., discussions of medical conditions, tests, medicines, psychological issues, etc. I'm thinking visual here - that's probably a bit of the disconnect.

Regards!


> > The word "biological" sounds a bit like a clinical or lab term or biological warfare
>
> It comes from "biopsychosocial". But I see what you're saying, and I could revise the introduction to that board...
>
> > in the best of all worlds I would like an icon with the board name in text and maybe a 2 sentence description to go along with it. I'd like that for all the message boards.
>
> An icon for each board and also each board's name? Where? This may not be what you mean, but FYI, there's a list of boards at:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/list.html
>
> Bob
>

 

Re: icons more descrip

Posted by Dr. Bob on July 19, 2006, at 20:01:29

In reply to Re: icons more descrip » Dr. Bob, posted by Lonely on July 12, 2006, at 20:47:24

> Oh, yes, thank you, that is exactly what I saw and my reason for suggesting icons and somewhat lengthier descriptions. For some reason, I find the list hard to read and even harder to interpret. It's fairly lengthy and hard to scan visually. Of course I can do it, but in "browsing" mode (mentally) I want to find things quickly. On the internet now days everything is so icon driven that I thought it might be nice to have icons scattered across the page with the word below or through it. Or, perhaps on the side of each message board group you could have a brief description of what that board contains - i.e., discussions of medical conditions, tests, medicines, psychological issues, etc. I'm thinking visual here - that's probably a bit of the disconnect.

Well, the list originally fit in a little window that you could keep off to the side, but there are so many boards now, it won't anymore. So maybe it wouldn't be such a problem if the descriptions were lengthier...

I have no idea what I'd use for icons...

Bob


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