Posted by yxibow on July 24, 2009, at 1:50:31
In reply to you think pdocs like to do consultations with...., posted by obsidian on July 23, 2009, at 21:34:00
> each other, or some person considered expert in something? or maybe they'd really hate that?
> what do you think?Some psychiatrists sometimes have peer groups that exchange ideas from their cases in an anonymous fashion.
Some probably have friend networks who will cover for them when they are on vacation and vice versa.
As for consultations.... I think you'd be getting a more unbiased opinion by having a second consult yourself with another doctor.
It is after all, something that should come from your viewpoint... yes, in teaching hospital situations, in a hospital setting, residents weigh in on a case, but we are talking about outpatient care here.
I don't think its a matter of whether one likes to do something or not (or it shouldn't), its something that is pro-active, something that you set up. You have the right to have other viewpoints.
A little information could be sent over from your previous doctor about your case but basically it would be up to you to discuss your situation and see if the other doctor has ideas / medications /etc that could be sent back to your primary psychiatrist.
Generally these consultations are not cheap... if you are already privately paying for a psychiatrist, it is probably a bit more expensive, and there may be a followup possibly.
That's my experience anyhow.-- Jay
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