Posted by ksvt on July 3, 2000, at 16:52:05
In reply to Re: Just wondering,what is the average pdoc appt time?, posted by noa on July 3, 2000, at 13:07:50
> I guess what bothers me about the typical 15 minute med follow up model, is that the one-size fits all really is inappropriate, both among different patients, and at various times if a patient has changing needs.
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> For ongoing maintenance when a patient is doing well, it is more than sufficient.
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> But for someone who is in crisis, or still not stable on a med regimen, it is obviously highly inadequate.
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> It should be up to the doctor and patient to determine the frequency and length of appointments, based on the needs of the patient, not based on the cookie-cutter approach of the managed care organization.I think I'm very fortunate because my insurance plan is unmanaged as to mental health benefits. I see my pdoc for an hour once a year as long as things are stable meds wise. We talk on the phone about once every 2-3 months when I call up for prescription renewals. I don't get charged for these phone calls.
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