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Posted by viridis on January 10, 2003, at 19:37:48
I should know this by now but...
When people use the abbreviation "pdoc" here, I've always thought it referred to "psychiatrist" or "psychopharmacologist" (i.e., a mental health specialist who can prescribe medications). That's how I've used it.
Recently I saw someone here define "pdoc" as "primary doctor", meaning (presumably) a general practitioner (GP).
So, is one use right and one wrong? Is "pdoc" an "official" abbreviation, at least for this site?
I thought I had these abbreviations and acronyms sorted out, but apparently not.
Thanks in advance!
Posted by Phil on January 10, 2003, at 21:41:15
In reply to Question about pdoc abbreviation, posted by viridis on January 10, 2003, at 19:37:48
pdoc: psychiatrist-psychopharmacologist
not
primary doctor
Posted by Noa on January 11, 2003, at 8:47:58
In reply to Re: Question about pdoc abbreviation, posted by Phil on January 10, 2003, at 21:41:15
I use it to refer to my psychopharmocologist. I was under the impression that it is slang and not any kind of "official" abbreviation. I learned it here on PB.
Posted by wendy b. on January 11, 2003, at 23:17:53
In reply to Question about pdoc abbreviation, posted by viridis on January 10, 2003, at 19:37:48
Any kind of "psych"-doc is a pdoc.
Mostly psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, etc.
To me, I've always assumed they had to be MDs, but somebody correct me if I'm wrong.
In other words, they can write you a scrip for your psych-problems.Wendy
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