Posted by bleauberry on August 12, 2011, at 18:18:57
In reply to prescribing AD's, posted by emmanuel98 on August 9, 2011, at 18:48:03
I can understand non-psychiatrists writing psychiatric prescriptions because frankly the regular GPs I've had did better than the pdocs. Heck, the best happens to be a Nurse Practioner. So I've seen it happen and the 80% number seems ok with me. imo
The thing that bothers me is there are a handful of useful diagnostics that could be done, but not typically done. You know, the stuff I usually talk about....cortisol, metals, microbials, vitamins, minerals. Heck, a girl I know at work found out she was gluten intolerant through a lab test. After adjusting her diet to that, her depression and migraines vanished. Ya know? Just one example anyway.
In my own personal journeys I think the difference for me between the two groups were that the non-pdocs were more cooperative in working with me. The cost was considerably less than a pdoc visit. At least in my area anyway.
The non=pdocs I've had seemed more daring and aggressive, while pdocs seemed more rigid. I have had a couple of goods ones on both sides of the fence.
Whether they overprescribe or not, I don't know. Maybe. I can see that. It is nice I think that people have the option to choose. It isn't like that in other parts of the world. Well, until healthcare kicks in anyway, then there won't be much of a choice I don't think.
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