Posted by maribeth on December 9, 2000, at 7:55:20
In reply to Re: influence of site(Consumers should not treat) » AndrewB, posted by Jim on December 8, 2000, at 20:15:29
> > Dr. Bob,
> >
> > This discussion came up before and some very good suggestions were posted as far as the content and administration of a survey given to those using this site. I found of paticular interest an offer from a grant wirter to put together a proposal for doing such a survey and to locate a funding source. The short term goal of a survey/grant would be to show the utility of such a site as a complement to psychiatric care. The long term goal, if the survey did indeed show the efficacy of this site, would be to obtain long term funding for the maitainance of this site from a government source.
> >
> > AndrewB
>
> I'd like to make an important point, one also brought up the RN whom
> added to this post.(Sorry, I can't recall your name.) I think we all
> know the saying "The doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient"
> (or something like that). That is why doctors have their OWN family
> doctors and such. Treating and prescribing for themselves is not healthy.
> I have a Master's of Social Work Degree, and work in a Detox Centre,
> but would never think of working in mental health. Why? That's where you
> have to draw the line between consumer and pro. I cannot
> inflict my personal values on my clients/consumers, as it would
> not only be unethical, but of possible disasterous value.
>
> I go to counselling, group therapy, and not one single person knows
> I am a social worker, and I step out of that 'role', into that of
> a person needing help. I don't go to meetings and "analyze" people or
> try it on myself. It's pointless, and when I am there, I am known by my first name,
> and that is all. That's the only way any of us can get help. If we did "know it all",
> then why are we in the situation we are in?
>
> I hope this helps some out there wondering about their 'career' roles and their
> personal ones. Seperate them, and you most likely will find yourself
> on a much easier road. Dr Bob, if you could comment please?
> Thanks:-)
>
> JimAndrew and all -
I agree with you 100%..
That is why neither my clients, both in and and out patient, nor the majority of my co-workers know my personal history. I have a professional "mentor" who is aware of my personal backround
and I have the option of removing myself from a case if I ever feel this to be necessary. I Have been in this position and have done this twice. My own thearpist and pdoc are associated
with another instition in another city. Both feel that this is a good arrangment; it has been in place for fourteen years and I will be retiring at the end of this year. Marybeth
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