Posted by JahL on November 4, 2000, at 14:40:31
In reply to Re: Pdocs - UK, posted by JohnB on November 4, 2000, at 12:56:16
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> > Over here in the UK you do have to obtain a referral from your GP, who will generally direct you to a psychiatrist/psychologist based at your nearest psychiatic unit.> -Yikes! I'm sorry to read this. To be directed to "your nearest psychiatric unit". Is this what happens when the government runs the health care system?
Unfortunately yes.
> There are many here in the USA who wish for gov health care, but they should read this.Bear in mind also that the waiting lists, inherent in any govt-run health system (since resources must be 'rationed'), often mean a 3 month wait for a depressed person's first pdoc appointment. This was so in my case.
'Free' health-care does have its advantages tho'. The care may be crap but at least everyone has access to it!
Jah.
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