Posted by Sarah T. on May 6, 2005, at 20:32:23
In reply to Re: *******Selegiline******* Responders**** Enter Here » Sarah T., posted by TomG on May 6, 2005, at 20:06:31
Hi Tom,
Actually, I've come across a few pdocs who never heard of it, and I was pretty upset that they were in the dark. First, selegiline is NOT a new drug. It's been around for at least ten years, and I read about its use in psychiatry ten years ago. I think some doctors don't bother to read their medical journals. Perhaps they are too busy scheduling patients, one right after the other, and would rather rake in the money than keep up with the literature. If they are unable to keep up with all that reading, then they need to stay current by going to as many meetings and seminars as possible.Secondly, when psychiatrists are board certified, their certification states that they are Board Certified in Psychiatry AND Neurology. They are supposed to know Neurology, and Selegiline is a drug used in Parkinson's Disease and some other neurological disorders as well.
Unfortunately, I think many doctors, once they've gone through medical school and residency, feel as if they've "paid their dues," and they don't bother to live up to the trust and responsibility placed in them when they were granted their degrees. It's very sad and very frustrating. There are so few "complete" doctors. I'm still searching, but, quite frankly, I've found more help and more knowledge on this board than I have in any psychiatrist's office.
poster:Sarah T.
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