Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 7, 2006, at 9:53:25
In reply to Re: I wrote a letter to dr... please read, posted by fiftylager on February 6, 2006, at 11:50:29
Hi, Just one more thing. I noticed that you mentioned that your doc is a GP and not a psychiatrist. Please ask your GP abt a referal for a pdoc. Although there are many good GP's out there, they have very little training in mental health and psychiatry issues. It would be like going to a GP to do your heart surgery, you know? Especially if you are concerned abt bipolar spectrum issues, a GP would be in over his/her head (although often they don't recognize/admit it). Going to a pdoc doesn't always guarantee that you will get good care, but it makes it more likely.
Best,
EE
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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