jasper7
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Unsure of 'Rights' Regarding NHS Treatment
Hello There Everyone,
Is anyone able to answer this question for me?
If someone is alloted a psychiatrist that they feel unable to build a certain rapour with, is it possible to ask to be seen by a different one?
My sons' present one seems able wield an awful lot of power over his welfare.
In one particular instance, his GP was prepared to prescribe him 3 10mg diazipam per day, only to be over-ruled by said psychiatrist to just 2 10mg diazipam.
Has anyone out there had any similar experiences?
My Very Best Wishes to You All
Jasper7 Xx
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12/Sep/07, 8:48
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Madmother
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Re: Unsure of 'Rights' Regarding NHS Treatment
Hi!
Sorry to hear you do not feel your son is being treated as well as he should be.
I have had similar problems with my consultant refusing to prescribe the mostly widely used and proven medication for my condition so I know how frustrating it is.
I have had a look on the Mind website and to summarize I think the situation is difficult because of the shortage of psychiatrists.
You have no legal right to change psych. but can request a change if the relationship has broken down. Whether a lack of rapport suffices is anyone's guess. You can ask your GP or psychiatrist to refer you to another psych. but there are no guarantees this will be successful. If funding is not a problem you can of course pay for a private psychiatrist to give a second opinion. This is usually done via a referral from your GP.
The Mind website is good for all sorts of info. and is well worth looking at. I hope this helps and you feel happier with your son's treatment soon.
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14/Sep/07, 21:34
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Re: Unsure of 'Rights' Regarding NHS Treatment
Your son's psychiatrist is probably right to be cautious, Diazipam is extremely addictive. Many psychiatrists do not prescribe it at all any more for this reason. If your son's G.P. and psychiatrist difer in their treatment advice perhaps you should ask yourself 'who is the specialist?'
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15/Sep/07, 17:23
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