Posted by Chris A. on March 11, 2000, at 21:03:49
In reply to Importance of Not Being a Victim, posted by Mark H. on March 10, 2000, at 20:21:34
Welcome to the forum!
In my experience respect begets respect. My physician and I work as a team. Being a good clinical psychiatrist is hard work and you're guaranteed lots of criticism. It seems like we tend to expect a whole lot more out of them than we do ourselves.
BTW - Who decided to refer to patients with certain kinds of brain disorders as "consumers"? I'd much rather be referred to as a patient, as with every other illness. There are still lay people around who hint that I could "just snap out" of my bipolar. Referring to myself as a "consumer" is supposed to help all of that? Thanks for letting me vent. Am I the only one who feels this way? Don't get me wrong, I do not believe in being walked on, just good ongoing communication. Every once in a while I think it's a good exercise to put ourselves in our pDoc's shoes and consider where they're coming from. My care hasn't been perfect, but I have been fortunate to have good docs. Systems tend to be more of a problem.
Health to all,
Chris A.
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