Posted by cybercafe on June 5, 2003, at 11:56:17
In reply to Proud to be Canadian EXCEPT, posted by maxime on June 5, 2003, at 11:36:35
> I'm very frustrated. I know that people outside Canada look at our health system and think "wow - you are so lucky". And we are lucky for the most part.
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> But trying to get in to see a specialist is awful. I live in Montreal Quebec. I really need a PDOC. I was recently living in the U.S and had no problems finding PDOCS and getting an appointment within a reasonable time frame.
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> But here? The wait could be up to a year. I don't know what to do other than wait. It wouldn't be so bad if I were stable on my meds etc. but I am not.
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> Do any fellow Canadians have any suggestions on how I might get in to see a pdoc sooner?
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> Thanks,
> Maxcall your local mood disorder group or health authority and they should have some "find a doctor" numbers/strategies
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