Posted by Cam W. on February 9, 2000, at 22:48:36
In reply to Canada's medical system, posted by Janice on February 9, 2000, at 21:26:28
> Hi,
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> I believe most people on this board are Americans, but what the hell. I'm trying to determine why I've just run into 3 psychiatrists that won't or don't want to prescribe me a stimulant.
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> Is there a limit to how much stimulants Canadian doctors can prescribed?
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> Do they get flagged (or anything similar to this) for prescribing stimulants?
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> It can't be me. I've never experienced anyone's mistrust before. I don't think I could be mistaken for anything but an honest and trustworthy person.
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> Thanks in advance, if anyone who knows anything about this, is out there. Janice.
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> I live in Alberta. this could be a provincial thing.Janice - I too live in Alberta. I find that some psychiatrists are liberal with their use of stimulants (depending on diagnosis and particular patient) and others are overly cautious. It would be a breach of ethics for me to say who's who. The question I have for you is: "Why do you think you need a stimulant?" The doctors that say no must have their reasons for doing so (eg inappropriate therapy for your condition, abuse potential, etc.).
Have you asked them why they will not prescribe you a stimulant? Psychiatrists will prescibe stimulates when they think that the drug is the best treatment for a condition. You have to ask them why they won't prescribe stimulants in your case. Sincerely - Cam W.
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