#1 ·
So, I’m trying to wrap my head around how this whole "find a decent psychiatrist" thing actually works.
I’ve already got my referral from the doctor, but what’s the next move? Do I just show up at a local hospital and take whoever happens to be on duty? Does that person just slap a diagnosis on me, hand over some meds, and call it a day? And if I feel like the vibe is off or the treatment isn't hitting the mark, can I just hunt for someone else, or is there a smoother way to handle this?
By the way, I’m currently living in Phoenix, so if anyone has some solid, boots-on-the-ground advice for the area, I would seriously appreciate it!
Also, does anyone know how long these referrals actually stay valid? Mine was stamped back on March 10th...
I’ve already got my referral from the doctor, but what’s the next move? Do I just show up at a local hospital and take whoever happens to be on duty? Does that person just slap a diagnosis on me, hand over some meds, and call it a day? And if I feel like the vibe is off or the treatment isn't hitting the mark, can I just hunt for someone else, or is there a smoother way to handle this?
By the way, I’m currently living in Phoenix, so if anyone has some solid, boots-on-the-ground advice for the area, I would seriously appreciate it!
Also, does anyone know how long these referrals actually stay valid? Mine was stamped back on March 10th...