Posted by Squiggles on February 15, 2002, at 17:09:30
In reply to Canadian delema + Adrafinil, posted by Michael D on February 15, 2002, at 16:24:07
> I live in Ontario, Canada, where we have Universal Health Care and no private health care system (other than going to the US).
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> I'm on a waiting list for a psychiatrist, and I'm willing to pay the extra money to use private health care. My MD, today, told me that he wasn't willing to go any further with me, because what I need now is past his experience.
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> I was thinking about going to Buffalo, NY and seeing a psychiatrist. One of my delema's is that I would like to try Adrafinil, but I'm not sure if it's legal in the US, yet. I'm guessing that American psychiatrists can't perscribe drugs that haven't been approved by the FDA.
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> Does anyone have any ideas that might help me?
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> Thank you for your replies,
>Dear Michael,
As far as I know, psychiatrists are covered by
Medicare in Canada. However, if you are in a rush
and your case is urgent, you might ask your doctor
for a referral to an American (whom could be paid
by Canadian Medicare under the circumstances).
Alternatively, just find another psychiatrist here
in Canada. Calling a hospital may be good and take
a look at the McMaster University hot lines for
help in this area.Squiggles
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