Posted by Bill L on November 2, 2000, at 7:58:09
In reply to Pdocs, posted by Lisa Simpson on November 2, 2000, at 5:31:47
Lisa- A pdoc is a psychiatrist. Whether or not you need your doctor's permission to see a pdoc depends on your health insurance coverage if you live in the USA. Since you live in the UK, different rules apply. I'm not familiar with the UK's national health rules. You should ask your regular doctor about that.
In all cases, your pdoc should keep your GP informed especially if the pdoc puts you on medication. That's because medications react with each other. In the US, lots of GP's as well as pdocs treat depression. If psychotherapy (talk therapy) is needed, then it's better to go to a pdoc.
> I've heard the term "pdocs" used here lots of times. Can someone tell me, does that stand for psychiatrist? Silly question, I know, but I'm not sure how things are done outside of the UK.
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> Can you find yourself a pdoc or do you have to be recommended by your doctor? And if you can find your own one, does he have to keep your doctor (GP) informed about the treatment he's providing?
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> Thanks for your help!
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> Lisa
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