Posted by xbunny on November 25, 2005, at 8:57:58
In reply to Anyone see a pdoc on the NHS?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on November 24, 2005, at 16:50:34
> Should I go in with a list of medications and print outs etc?
I would recommend you dont take a list of potential drugs, all the nhs psychiatrists I have ever seen dont like being second guessed. In fact its best to try and be very subtle if you have a med preference. I have found something along the lines of "doctor you have suggested drug X, I have heard about drug Y which seems similar to it, would that be worth considering too?" to be about the only approach which doesnt irritate them or get you ignored.
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> I AM VERY SCARED ABout it all.
>Dont be scared, probably the worst thing that can happen is that the psychiatrist will either not understand or down play your problems or wont change your meds to your liking. This can be very frustrating but it doesnt hurt.
Buns
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